FCCLA STAR Events Project Ideas

 

Note:  These project ideas may not meet all the criteria as listed in the national STAR Events guidelines.  They are provided as “thought provokers” to start members thinking about their own projects.

 

Applied Technology

An individual or team event, recognizes participants who develop a project using technology that addresses a concern related to family and consumer sciences and/or related occupations.  The project integrates and applies content from academic subjects.

v  Create a PowerPoint presentation about money management.

v  Create a video about preschoolers’ mental development.

v  Conduct computer diet analysis for high school students.

v  Create a computer program or home page that explores a family and consumer sciences career.

v  Develop a fashion photo essay about fall fashion trends.  Using technology, shoot and develop photos and produce a portfolio with captions.

v  Analyze the advertising and consumer education components of web sites that target children.

v  Analyze how home computers influence family nutrition and wellness.

v  Develop an FCCLA cookbook.

 

Chapter Service Project

A team event, recognizes chapters that develop and implement an in-depth service project that makes a worthwhile contribution to families, school and communities.  Students must use family and consumer sciences and/or related occupations skills to address and take action on a community need.

v  Organize a Career-O-Rama for the school.

v  Conduct a seatbelt check in the school parking lot.

v  Sponsor a school-wide food drive built around the USDA’S Food Guide Pyramid.

v  Team up with a clothing bank to operate a classy boutique for homeless teens.  Every few months the “store” offers school clothes, sports equipment, and gifts.  Members set-up displays and serve as fashion consultants. 

v  Sponsor a Diaper Derby to collect diapers for new moms.

v  Sponsor a “Hero Among Us” celebration to recognize those in the community who serve the public (firemen, policemen, military, etc.).

v  Create a local childcare directory and take it to the local hospital for distribution to new parents.

v  Develop a project to bridge the gap between generations and promote positive relationships.

 

Entrepreneurship

An individual or team event, recognizes participants who develop a plan for a small business using family and consumer sciences skills and sound business practices.  Participants are evaluated on the business plan and an oral presentation and are not required to have implemented the plan.   The business must relate to an area of family and consumer sciences education or related occupations.

v  Study the market and develop a business plan for a company providing personal and home care for elderly residents, as well as respite care for families with ill or handicapped members.

v  Invite an interior designer or other entrepreneur to discuss the ups and downs of owning a housing-related business.  Incorporate this information into the business plan you develop for the Entrepreneurship event.

v  Research and develop a business plan for clothing needs of physically handicapped children or adults.

 

Focus on Children

An individual or team event, recognizes participants who use family and consumer sciences skills to plan and conduct a child development project that has a positive impact on children and the community. 

v  Sponsor a family fun night once a month for parents of young children.

v  Obtain costumes to dress as Vince and Larry, Buckle Bear or McGruff, and visit elementary classrooms.

v  Create an activity book for Head Start parents.

v  Develop and present nutrition games for elementary students.

v  Develop a series of self-esteem-building activities for elementary students.  Feature fun activities while educating children to make positive lifestyle choices.

v  Decorate and furnish a child’s room through a local program that builds low-cost housing.

v  Teach first graders about proper nutrition and the food guide pyramid.  Teach them how to make nutritious snacks at home, and let them practice.

v  Conduct age-appropriate conflict management and violence prevention activities with children.

v  Create a project that includes money management lessons and /or entrepreneurship experiences for youngsters.

v  Develop a Home Alone care package for families.

v  Host a Stranger Danger Seminar for parents and children. 

 

Illustrated Talk

An individual or team event, recognizes participants who make an oral presentation about issues concerning family and consumer sciences and/or related occupations. Participants use visuals to illustrate content of the presentation.

v  Develop a presentation about why young people need to become aware of career choices and identify FCCLA projects that explore careers.

v  Develop a presentation about the challenges people face as they try to balance work and family life.  Suggest specific ways young people can build the skills they need through FCCLA.

v  Develop a presentation about current research on eating disorders and explain how FCCLA members can develop healthy lifestyles.