Increase the “Pop”ularity
of Family & Consumer Sciences:
Presented by: Learning ZoneXpress, Susan Turgeson, FACS
Educator
How Pop Culture IconsCan Boost Your Program
What Is An Icon?
1.An image; a representation.
2.An important and enduring symbol.
3.One who is the object of greatattention and devotion; an idol.
Activity: Famous Parents &
Children 1.Can you identify the parent(s)
or child(ren) in each example?
2.Why might each be considered an icon?
3.How could you use this in your classroom?
Lucy & Ricky Ricardo ________________
___________________ Aimee, Kelly, & Jack
___________________ Greg, Marcia, Jan, Peter, Bobby, & Cindy
Scarlett O’Hara & Rhett Butler __________________
Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne
Little Ricky
Mike & Carol Brady
Bonnie Blue
Parent(s) Child(ren)
POP Culture CategoriesGame Shows
Makeover Shows
Sitcoms & Series
Music & Movies
Game Shows
Use as review activities
Reality Shows#1 Single - E! Amazing Race - CBS American Idol - FOX American Inventor - ABC America's Next Top Model - UPN Apprentice, The - NBC Apprentice: Martha Stewart - NBC Average Joe - NBC Beauty and the Geek - WB
Big Brother - CBS Cheerleader Nation - Lifetime Celebrity Fit Club - VH1
Dirty Jobs - Discovery Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - ABC Fatty Koo- BET Fast Inc. - MTVFlavor Of Love - VH1 Flip That House - A&E Hells Kitchen - FOXHidden Howie - BravoHow To Get The Guy - ABCIntervention - A&EMade - MTV
Making The Band - MTVMiami Ink - TLCMiss Seventeen - MTVMiracle Workers - ABCNanny 911 - FoxNashville Star - CMTProperty Ladder - TLCPunk'd - MTVQueer Eye For The Straight Guy - Bravo
Simple Life - FOXShalom In The Home - TLC
Super Nanny - ABCSurreal Life - VH1Survivor - CBSThere and Back - MTVTiara Girls - MTVThe One: Making A Music Star - ABC
Top Chef - BravoTreasure Hunters - ABCTuesday Night Book Club - CBS
Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search - CMT
Wife Swap - ABCUse for comparison & discussion
Makeover Shows
What Not To Wear
Use to predict application of technique/knowledge
Sitcoms & Series
Use to analyze relationships
Music & MoviesI Am SamRemember the TitansCheaper by the DozenHotel RwandaPay It ForwardMarch of the Penguins
Use to analyze media messages’ impact on individuals and society
ParenthoodNorth CountryPatch AdamsLosing IsaiahThe Story of UsA Place for Annie
Rock CountryPop Rap
Who Is An Icon?
Martha
Be the expert - Create a newsletter to share expertise.Show what they have learned and how they can influence others.
Magazine moment - Design a magazine cover to highlight
topics studied.
Let’s get real - Develop a concept for a television realityshow based on family & consumer sciences. Educate and entertain viewers just like Martha.
Oprah
Take Action - Participate in a letter writing campaign to communicate concerns.
Book Club - Select a book to read and discuss.
FocusedActionChangesSociety
Policy Debate - Select a public policy related to family & consumer sciences.Have students take on the roles of variousstakeholders.
DonaldBuild aBusiness - Create a business plan & pitch it to the investors.
You’re Hired! - Conduct mock job interviews. Practice communicating employability skills.
Event Organization - Plan a special charity event.
Demonstrate planning, organization, & teamwork.
EmerilArmchair Chef - Watch an episode of a popular food program.
Analyze the host and format.
Lifecycle Nutrition - Research the importance of a balanced diet.
Study the effects throughout the lifespan.
Do a Demo - Prepare a 5-minute video segment.Demonstrate culinary skill and knowledge.
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