FCE Lessons

Family and Community Education

Each year OSU Extension faculty develop lessons for Oregon Association for Family and Community Education groups and others who deliver community education through a "train-the-trainer" model.

2012 FCE Lessons

Intergenerational communication
This lesson features the various generational groups – silent’s, boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, millennials, etc.  and the key defining events for each generation. Review how each likes to communicate and work, and how they can successfully communicate with each other. 
Prepared by Nancy Kershaw, OSU Extension Faculty

• FCH12-01 - Leader's Guide
• FCH12-02 - Participant Handout
• FCH12-03 - Evaluation

The Efficient Cook
We spend hours watching others cook (think Rachael Ray and Food Network) yet for many people cooking has become  a lost art. We’d rather eat out or buy a frozen dinner than peel potatoes. Although convenient, these choices can cost us our health and our cash. Learn how to save money and time in the kitchen using one pot meals, planned leftovers and labor saving devices. Get inspired and inspire others to return to the joy of cooking for one or a whole family.   
Prepared by Patty Case, Klamath County  

• FCH12-04 - Leader's Guide
• FCH12-05 - Participant Handout
• FCH12-06 - Evaluation

Now Serving: Beans
This teaching package, offered by North Dakota Extension Service,  is designed to increase knowledge of the key nutrients found in beans and to encourage participants to incorporate beans into a healthy diet based on MyPlate recommendations. The lesson is centered around a Bingo game to enforce the lesson highlights and recipes.    http://www.beancap.org/Extension.cfm 

An optional lesson:

Onions: Layer of Flavors
Onions have been cultivated for thousands of years. They add flavor and interest to many dishes as well as increase the nutritive value and health benefits of dishes they are part of. We have permission from the National Onion Association to use their materials.  There is extensive information and a powerpoint. http://www.onions-usa.org/

2011 FCE Lessons

Seafood at Its Best
Are you eating enough seafood? Get a sampling of seafood topics from this University of Idaho Extension curriculum. Learn about types of seafood that are consumed and the potential health benefits and health risks of eating seafood. There are tips on selecting, handling, and cooking seafood as well.

• FCH11-01 Leader's Guide
• FCH11-02 Participant Handout
• FCH11-03 Evaluation
• FCH11 Seafood and Health Brochure

Pantry Pests
There are many little creatures that like the same foods we do and we often find them in our food!  Learn how to identify, prevent and beat back these little intruders.  Focus on healthy and safe management.

• FCH11-04   Leader's Guide
• FCH11-04a Leader's Materials
• FCH11-05   Participant Handout
• FCH11-06   Evaluation
• FCH11-Pantry Pest Powerpoint Presentation

End-of-Life Care: Diversity and Decisions
Cultural diversity in the USA has implications for all aspects of life, including death-related experiences. We may be very familiar with the social norms of our own group, but how do other cultures in our country approach death and dying, and the feelings and rituals involved? This lesson addresses end-of-life support across cultures and includes information about hospice services, organ donation, advance directives, and “do not resuscitate” orders.

• FCH11-07  Leader's Guide
• FCH11-08  Participant Handout
• FCH11-09  Evaluation

2010 FCE Lessons

Lighting the Way
Lighting needs inside
and outside the home

FCH10-01 Leader's Guide
FCH10-02 Participant Handout
FCH10-03 Evaluation
FCH10 - Lighting Your Way to Better Vision (download)

FCH10-04 Leader's Guide
FCH10-05 Participant Handout
FCH10-06 Evaluation

2009 FCE Lessons

Cheeses of the World

Using Ancient Grains

Are You Ready?
(Preparing for the Unexpected)

2008 FCE Lessons

A Good Night's Sleep

Eggs... They Really
Are Incredible

Food Safety for Seniors

2007 FCE Lessons

DeClutter Your Life

Time For Tea

Taking Charge of Your
Medical Care

2006 FCE Lessons

 Apples in Appealing Ways

Elder Abuse in Oregon:
Building Awareness and
Encouraging Action

Multicultural Miscommunication

2005 FCE Lessons

See the Future -
Your Vision as You Age

Why Weight? Reducing the
Influence of Television
on Children's Health