High School Life

Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

• The student will identify and explain the trends that affect families. 
• The student will explain what roles are and how they are learned; recognize effects of stereotyped roles; and explain the relationship between role expectations and role conflicts. 
• The student will describe types, purposes and stages of dating.
• The student will distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• The student will recognize differences between infatuation and true love.
• The student will identify ways to handle love-related problems. 
• The student will describe consequences of sexual behavior.
• The student will know how to make wise decisions regarding the pressures to become sexually active. 
• The student will learn about STD's.
• The student will describe theories of mate selection.
• The student will assess what traits he/she desires in a spouse.
• The student will understand personal life goals on choosing a marriage partner.
• The student will be aware of readiness factors important for a successful marriage.
• The student will identify unrealistic attitudes about marriage.
• The student will recognize the purposes of the engagement period. 
• The student will be aware of multicultural wedding customs.
• The student will be aware of laws regarding marriage.
• The student will identify issues that impact wedding ceremonies.
• The student will identify and explain qualities of a strong marriage.
• The student will be aware of sources of conflict in a marriage
• The student will identify resources for keeping a marriage strong.

Instructional resources used for this curriculum:

Copyright 2003, Goodheart-Wilcox Publishing
Strengthening Family and Self

Copyright 2004, Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Families Today