Mon. and Tue. Nov. 26th and 27th

Monday: copied notes
discussed mature stages of dating
Folder assignment: Worksheet "Is it Love or infatuation/ Love quotations"

Tuesday:
Worked in the computer lab on Dating Handbook assignment (due before Christmas)

Friday, Nov. 23

Worked on "Dating Handbook" assignment

Thursday, Nov. 22

Family Living 621: Dating Handbook Assignment

—  Create a personal “Dating Handbook” which includes relevant tips and advice for today’s teenager.

—  Your handbook will consist of a compilation of at least one relevant article per topic.

—  You must also include a write-up with each article with the following information: thesis, summary, personal opinion (one page minimum, single spaced).

—  Your handbook should have an attractive cover and be easy to read/navigate (please use dividers and label sections accordingly)

You should have information on the following topics:

—  Characteristics of strong relationships

—  Importance of intimacy

—  Conflict resolution

—  Effective communication

—  Sexuality (what to consider before engaging in sexual activity, etc)

—  Infatuation vs. real love

—  Handling cheating

—  Handling breakups

—  Importance of self-love (ways to promote self-love)

Your handbook should also include a minimum of nine (9) powerful/inspiring/motivational quotes that relate to each section.

You will be graded on the following criteria:

ü  Presentation (table of contents, neatness, creativity, images, organization)                                                                                                                                /5

ü  Content (information on nine sections; quotations)                            /10

ü  Conventions (grammar/spelling)                                                             /5

                                                                                    Total:                                     /20

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Dating notes
Watched Oprah's "The Marginilization of Women" and completed questions as a Family Living Folder assignment.
Sternberg's Triangle of Love worksheet (folder assignment)

Monday, Nov. 19th

Notes and discussion on "dating"
Folder assignment (sheet) on dating
Passed back midterm evaluation sheets

Midterm Evaluation: Oral Presentation

We will be working on our presentations in the computer lab on Tuesday.
Please arrive at our exam (Thursday, Nov.15th AM) prepared to present at 8:50am. Please bring reading material/study material in case we finish early.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Worked on the midterm evaluation in the library.
We will be working on your presentations in the computer lab on Tuesday.

Midterm Evaluation

Family Living 621                                                                                                             November Midterm Evaluation

Kate Myron Flick                                                                                                              Oral Presentation

Value: 10% of your overall mark

For your midterm evaluation, you will research a topic assigned to you relating to human sexuality (STI’s or birth control options).

ü  You will create an oral presentation (approximately 5 minutes) to educate classmates on your topic.

You must include the following:

STI’s:

·         How it is contracted & spread

·         Trends

·         Symptoms and consequences

·         Means of prevention

·         Treatment

·         Statistics (Canada AND PEI)

·         Any other relevant information

Birth Control Method:

·         How it works (please identify if it is a hormonal or natural method.)

·         Benefits (Pros)

·         Side effects (Cons)

·         Cost

·         Availability

·         Effectiveness

·         Use (explain what steps must be taken by the user to ensure effectiveness of this method)

·         Availability or usage rates (Canada AND PEI)

·         Any other relevant information

ü  You must also have a visual for your project (ie: posters, diagrams, powerpoint presentation, etc.)

ü  You must cite all your sources and provide a typed write-up of your presentation. If you use a slideshow, you can print out a hand-out version as your write-up (please ensure that each slide has an MLA citation at the bottom). If you do not use a slideshow, your written component must have a citation after every thought/idea.

ü  You must submit a properly formatted Works Cited page, MLA format.

Tuesday, Nov. 5th and Wed. Nov. 6th

Tuesday:
Started section on "dating"
notes and class discussion

Wednesday:
Introduced midterm evaluation (oral presentation)
Spent class in the library (Ms. Flick assigned topics to students)
We will be also spend tomorrow in the library and Tuesday in the computer lab working on this project.

List of Family Living Folder Assignments (due at midterm)

Sept. 7: Creating a Safe and Welcoming Environment

Sept. 12: Bend it Like Beckham response

Sept. 14: Personal Hierarchy of Needs

Sept. 17: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Webquest

Sept. 19: Adler’s Chart

Sept. 21: Practicing Self-Concept Activity

Sept. ??: Family Sketch (see bottom of Chapter 2 notes fill in the blanks sheet)

Sept. 28: Juno Worksheet

Oct.23: Resource Centres on PEI (list of ten – see past blog entry on Organizations that Aid Families)

Oct.??: Bullying Prevention Strategies (see Bullying notes and/or older post)

Oct. 29: “I am a Rock” response

Oct. 29: Relationship Balloon Tree (worksheet)

Oct. 29: Relationship Chart (worksheet)

Nov. 1: Gender Norms journal response

Nov. 5: “Mean Girls” response (5 questions)

Bullying Plan of Action Folder Assignment (if you didn't copy it down)

—With a partner, brainstorm a list of possible strategies to combat bullying at the elementary, junior high, and high school level.

—What could our school do to promote acceptance and prevent further acts of bullying?

—Is the bullying problem the cause of problems within our families, our society, or both? Please support your answer with examples.

Finished watching "Mean Girls"

“Mean Girls” Family Living Folder Assignment

Please respond to the following questions:

1.     Do you believe that the film accurately portrays high school life and the challenges that students encounter? Explain.

2.     Are there cliques at Charlottetown Rural High School? If so, please identify each clique and explain how you “obtain” membership to these cliques. Do you think these cliques affect our school culture in a negative or positive way? Explain. If you responded no, please support your answer.

3.      What is your definition of a “mean girl”? Are there mean girls at this school? Explain without using names.

4.     Why do you think that females are often judgmental of each other and hard on each other? Do you see this being an issue at our school or with your own group of friends?

5.     Is there such thing as “mean boys”? Explain (using examples) why or why not.

Thursday, Nov.1

Journal entry on Gender Norms (folder assignment --> located at the back of your booklet)
Discussed attitudes around sexual orientation
Discussed general attitudes around being single and being alone
Watched Tanya Davis Youtube clip "How to be Alone" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7X7sZzSXYs
Handed out "How to be Alone" assignment (sheet) to be completed by midterms.