Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Personal Development

Define self-concept self-esteem, character and personality

Identify the forces that shape personality

Map the road to responsible adulthood

Review the process of heredity

Explore the occurrence of multiple births

Research inherited diseases and defects

Describe environmental influences on your personality

Explain the effect of birth order in the development of personality

Analyze factors that affect personality development

Discuss, explain and summarize the theories of Maslow,  Havighurst, Erikson, and Kohlberg in regards to personality development

Define and work through the defense mechanisms in responding to your environment

Bulletin board project

Chapter study guides

Internet research

Mini-paper on inherited disease/defect

Student workbook activities

Genetics video write

Quiz

Role play

Venture Game

A2

C2, C3

E3

F3, F4

September

The Decisions You Face

Define personal priorities

Review goal-setting

Plot goals based on the individual’s stage of the life cycle using a time/life line

Explain the decision-making process

Outline the four steps in the management process

Identify career decisions that need to be made

Research chosen career and summarize needed preparation

Describe the benefits of maintaining a healthy life style

Plan a wellness program for their lifestyle

Determine causes of stress and ways to deal with it

Chapter study guides

Internet research

Career report

Wellness plan

Student workbook activities

Guest speaker report

DVD/Video summaries

Bulletin boards

MyPyramid plan

A!, A2, A3, A4

B1, B2, B3

C2, C3

D1, D2, D3, D5

E4

F2, F,F4

October

Getting Along with Others

Explore the hazards of smoking

Review the consequences of using drugs/alcohol

Formulate a list of resources available to those with a sub stance abuse problem

Define lifestyle

List and discuss contemporary lifestyle options

Discuss why some people choose the lifestyle they are in

Analyze the alternatives when n unplanned pregnancy occurs

Identify the STDs and discuss the health problems they pose

Assess the role of responsible behavior concerning lifestyle options and consequences

Identify methods of communication

Practice good listening skills

Identify the five levels of communication

A1, A2, A3

C1, C2, C3

D1, D2

F1, F3, F4

October

Marriage

Recognize and cope with sexual harassment

Cite ways to promote and improve friendships

Analyze the functions and role of dating

Determine qualities that define a serious relationship with a member of the opposite sex

Recognize and define the different types of love

Recognize the issues involved in sexual decision-making

Define acquaintance/date rape and outline ways to prevent it

Discuss ways to end a relationship

Discuss factors used in choosing  a spouse

Examine issues related to mixed marriages

Explain the purpose of the engagement period – past and present

Dating survey

Quiz

Ideal spouse write

Chapter study guide

Student workbook activities

Marriage Readiness Assessment

Internet research

Collage – “What Can You Bring to a Marriage?”

Video summary

Marriage law crossword

A2, A3, A4

C1, C2, C3

D2

E3

F4

November

Families Today

Investigate marriage/engagement customs of other cultures

Discuss how to break an engagement

Research the legal and moral commitments in a marriage relationship

Investigate the various types of wedding ceremonies and rites

Answer the question – “What are the components of a successful marriage?”

Determine the role of conflict in a marriage

Distinguish between destructive and productive quarreling

List resources available to couples to resolve marital conflict

List characteristics of strong families

Compare the six common family structures

Identify the six stages of the family life cycle

Quiz

Wedding Plans

Student activity sheets

Chapter study guides

Bulletin board

Quiz

A!, A2, A3, A4

C1, C2, C3

E1, E2,, E3, E5

F3, F4

December

Families in Change

Compare functions of families in other cultures

Outline the responsibilities of parenthood

List factors to be considered in deciding to become parents

Discuss alternatives for becoming parents for infertile couples

Answer the question – “Why do people work?”

Evaluate work and family arrangements and patterns

Explain how work impacts families and vice versa

Research employment practices and trends that affect families

Identify various family crises and their effect on the family an its members

Discuss strategies for coping with crises

Define divorce, annulment, and legal separation

Internet research

Chapter study guides

Student workbook activities

Scenario summaries-crises

Quiz

Divorce Laws research

Divorce Facts Review

Sample will

A!, A2, A3, A4

C1, C2, C3

D1, D2

E1, E2, E3, E4, E5

F3, F4

December

Cite reasons for the high U.S. divorce rate

Outline the basic procedures used in divorce proceedings

Discuss the adjustments of families affected by divorce 

January

Contrast the young adult years with the aging years

Describe the responsibilities of intergenerational caregiving

Summarize the process of aging – include emotional, physical and financial aspects

Explain the stages of dying and grieving

Research hospice care

Explore the legal issues of death