Individual & Family Life
Units of study will focus on dating, mate selection, marriage, and wedding preparation. Students can also expect to learn about financial planning, budgeting, credit, and how to be a wise shopper. The will be involved in projects related to planning a wedding. Students are encouraged to join Future Career & Community Leaders of America (formerly FHA). FCCLA focuses on family, leadership skills, individual careers, and current teen issues.
TEXTBOOK: Contemporary Living
Course Outline
I. Personality Development
A. Forces that shape your personality - Chapter 1
B. Heredity - Chapter 2
C. Environment - Chapter 3
D. Your response to the environment - Chapter 4
II. Decisions
A. The decision making process - Chapter 5
B. Decisions that affect your health - Chapter 6
1. Eating disorders
2. Substance Abuse
C. Coping with stress - Chapter - Chapter 7
1. Sexual decision making
2. Teenage Pregnancy
3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
III. Communication -Chapter 8
A. Communication of Love - Chapter 9
B. Choosing a mate - Chapter 10
C. Engagement, Marriage, Divorce - Chapter 11
D. Building & Blending Marriage - Chapter 12
IV. Management Choices
A. Credit, Budgeting, Check Writing - Chapter 14
B. Buying a car, renting an apartment, obtaining insurance - Chapter 13
V. Career - Chapter 15