Appendix A - Family Studies 11 and 12
Families in Society
It is expected that students will:
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
- identify various family structures
- analyse the relationship between societal change and the ways that families function
- examine the role of adolescents in families in past and present societies
- compare customs associated with adolescence in various cultures
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- identify issues facing families in a multicultural and global society
- analyse current trends in families in Canada
- compare customs and traditions of families in various cultures
- describe strategies for taking action on social issues that affect families
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Needs and Wants of Individuals and Families
It is expected that students will:
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
- examine theories of human needs as they apply to individuals and their families
- examine factors that influence how individuals and families meet their needs and wants
- analyse adolescent mental and physical health issues that can affect individual and family functioning
- identify sources of positive and negative stress for adolescents
- demonstrate appropriate stress-management techniques
- research careers that provide services for individuals and families
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- analyse the impact of personal behaviour choices on other family members
- evaluate community resources that help families meet their needs and wants
- design strategies to provide for family needs in crisis situations
- design and evaluate living spaces that meet housing needs throughout life
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Human Growth and Development
It is expected that students will:
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
- describe the growth and development of adolescents
- assess a variety of human growth and development theories
- analyse influences that have an impact on growth and development during adolescence
- analyse the services that might be used in care-giving situations for adolescents
- identify care-giving behaviours that promote a healthy, nurturing environment
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- describe the changes in human growth and development from birth to death
- evaluate factors that affect human growth and development
- propose responsible action plans for caring for and nurturing self and others
- compare and contrast a variety of parenting philosophies and practices
- identify practices related to death, dying, and grieving in various cultures
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Relationships
It is expected that student will:
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
- analyse a variety of communication skills and techniques
- describe the potential effects of relationships on an individual's well-being
- analyse social issues that affect adolescent relationships
- explain the changing relationships individuals may experience during adolescence
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- investigate the impact of customs, laws, and political events on relationships
- analyse the various types of relationships and their development throughout life
- propose and evaluate strategies for dealing with relationship problems
- analyse strategies for building, maintaining, and ending relationships
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Family Resource Management
It is expected that students will:
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
- describe ways that individuals and families acquire resources to meet their needs and wants
- develop strategies for managing family resources
- identify how personal and family values relate to consumer purchases
- analyse the relationship between marketplace practices and consumer behaviour in families
- demonstrate an understanding of how the work done in families relates to skills needed in the workplace
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- compare and evaluate various financial practices and how they affect family resource management
- devise resource-management strategies to address family needs and wants throughout life
- analyse the impact of family resource-management practices on local and global communities
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