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This course helps students to understand human and career literacy. Skill development will focus on career selection and preparation and the development of interpersonal skills. Students will analyze school, personal experiences and academic achievement as it relates to the world of family, career and community. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Student leadership and competitive events (FCCLA) may be integrated into this course.

NOTE: By Utah State law, parental or guardian consent is required for a student to participate in human sexuality instruction. This course includes instruction in human sexuality topics. State policy states that instruction includes the importance of marriage and the family, abstinence from sexual activity before marriage, and fidelity after marriage. Consult the local school district on its policy regarding the teaching of human sexuality and district approved instructional materials.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
Teen Living Standards
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
9th Grade Course Disclosure
Teen Living Scope and Sequence 1
Teen Living Scope and Sequence 2
Teen Living Scope and Sequence 3
Teen Living Scope and Sequence (Melodie Garcia)
ENTIRE COURSE WEB / COURSE RESOURCES
Activities for Teen Living
Light Bulb Lesson Plan
Light Bulb Presentation
Overcoming Obstacles Life Skills Education Weblink
What's In Your Backpack Video Guide
PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION
Teen Living
Teen Living Summary Score Sheet

Performance Objective 1
Complete FCCLA Step One. http://www.uen.org/cte/facs_cabinet/facs_cabinet10.shtml

STRAND 1
Students will gain skills to help them deal with young adult transitions into adult life and college/career success.

STRAND 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Discuss how each person is unique, but alike, in the Havighurst developmental tasks. *STEM (Human Development/Biology)
Career Interest and Personality Survey
Development Tasks
Developmental Tasks and Roadblocks
Family Relationships
Jung Personality Test
Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
Teen Tater Resource
The Color Code Color Information

Performance Objective #2: Create a road map of life that analyzes the influence of personal values and goals related to college/career pathways.
Road Map
Values and Goals
Values Ranking

Standard 2: Discuss and analyze the healthy expression of personal and professional emotions.
Developmental Tasks
Emotions Activities
Emotions and Uncontrolled Emotions
Emotions Lesson Plan
Music and Emotions
Six Basic Human Emotions
Stress and Stress Management
The Difference in How Kids and Adults See Things
Uncontrolled Emotions

Standard 3: Identify and recognize personal communication styles and discuss the importance of quality communication skills as they relate to family, career and community environments.
 Communication
Communication Activities
Communication Resources
Communication Styles
It's Not About the Nail Communication Video Clip Link
Tone of Voice Activity

Performance Objective #3: Demonstrate the correct usage of I-Messages in each of the following environments: family, career and community.
I Messages and Conflict Resolution

Standard 4: Describe and practice critical thinking skills crucial in problem solving. *STEM (Engineering /Creativity & Problem Solving)
Career Research Project
Critical Thinking and Good Judgment
Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Standard 5: Understand and analyze the influence of media in families, careers and communities. *STEM (Technology)
Class Activity
Communicating Through Social Media
Posted: 3/2/17
Media Influences and Role Models
Not Everyone Hit By a Drunk Driver Dies
Teen Drinking
Teen Living 4-Way Test
Teen Slang
Texting While Driving Video Link

Standard 6: Identify how career choices will affect future success in families, careers and communities. *STEM (All STEM Areas)

Performance Objective #4: Conduct career research and pathway planning for a career of choice based upon selfassessment results. (Career Investigation FCCLA STAR Event could be integrated.)
Career Investigation
Career Research Websites
Career Research Worksheet
FCCLA Career Investigation Star Event
Job Interview Tips

STRAND 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Teen Living Unit 1 Test
STRAND 1 WEB RESOURCES
Decision Making
Goals Basketball Activity
Life Values Inventory
Values Activity
Values Activity-Teacher Information
Value Ranking Assignment

STRAND 2
Students will connect the impact of family relationships and the role teenagers have in the family.

STRAND 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Explain how a young adult’s attitudes and behaviors affect family relationships.
Family
Help with Family Unit

Standard 2: Discuss how relationships with parents, siblings and the elderly affect families, careers and communities. Explore methods of building relationships of trust and respect with parents/guardians.
Elderly Relationships
Parents and Building Trust
Siblings and Birth Order

Performance Objective #5: Reflect on the role and impact of personal attitudes and behaviors on family relationships.

STRAND 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 2 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 3
Students will investigate the present and future impact peers/friends have on individuals, families, careers and communities.

STRAND 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Differentiate between peers and friends and identify types of friendships (acquaintances, casual, close, and intimate).
Types of Friendships and Social Media

Standard 2: Explore the impact of group associations in the present and future in regards to families, careers and communities. *STEM (Biology/Science/Behavioral Sciences)
 Addictions Lesson Plan
Addictive Behaviors and Crisis
Buttercream Gang
Dealing with Suicide
Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills
Peer Pressure Situations and Information
Peer Pressure Student Video Activity
Refusal Skills Lesson Ideas
You Be The Judge

Performance Objective #6: Practice using two appropriate refusal skills in each of the following environments: family, career and community.

STRAND 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 3 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 4
Students will understand the importance and impact of healthy opposite gender relationships in families, careers and communities.

STRAND 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Discuss how dating relationships begin and develop.
Breaking Up
Love vs. Infatuation
Teen Relationships and Attractions

Standard 2: Discuss reasons and motives for dating.
 Are You Dateable Activity
Dating
Dating Code Instruction Sheet
Dating Rights and Rules
Healthy Dating and Relationships Lesson Plans and Activities
Parent Dating Interview

Standard 3: Analyze the importance of appropriate social interactions in relation to families, careers and communities.
Cell Phone Etiquette Information
Dating Violence
Dibble Training for Connections: Relationships and Marriage
Etiquette Dinner Restaurant Extrodinaire Menu
Etiquette Information
Social Interactions
Table Settings

Performance Objective #7: Actively participate in an experience involving the practice of appropriate social interactions in the family, career and/or community setting.

Avoiding the Awkward Silence Directions
Dining Out Information and Worksheet
Gratuity Worksheet
Table Setting Activity
Thank You Note Activity ​

Standard 4: Discuss why young adults are not ready for the demands and responsibilities associated with parenthood and the consequences of early physical intimacy.
Child Abuse
Cost of Having a Baby Calculations Worksheet
The Costs of Raising a Child
Dating Violence
Demands of Parenthood and Child Abuse
Early Intimacy and STI's
Sex Still Has A Price Tag Video Worksheet 1
Sex Still Has A Price Tag Video Worksheet 2
Sex Still Has A Price Tag Video Worksheet 3
Sex Still Has A Price Tag Video Worksheet 4
STDs
STDs Presentation Notes
STDs Presentation Notes Key

Performance Objective #8: Participate in an activity that simulates the demands and responsibilities of parenting.
Alternative Assignments for Baby Think It Over
Alternative Assignment for Flour Baby Project
Alternative Flour Baby Project Ideas
Alternative Assignment for Real Care Baby Project
Baby Assignment Contract
Baby Assignment Essay Guidelines
Baby Project Ideas
Baby Project Written Assignment
Diary for Your Baby
Flour Baby
Flour Baby Book
Infant Development Pamphlet Rubric
Parenting Book
Parent Job Description Assignment
Real Care Baby Alternate Assignment 1
Real Care Baby Alternate Assignment 2
Student Evaluation for Baby Project
Tips for Real Care Babies

STRAND 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Sexual Responsibility Test with Answer Key
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Quiz with Answer Key
STRAND 4 WEB RESOURCES
Dining, Etiquette and Manners Blendspace Link
Good Table Manners Video Link
The High Cost of Free Love Video Worksheet