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Block C:
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Final Folder Assignment List

All the time it takes to wait -- Rose Cousins
Must/Nice to haves (in a date)
Ten Characteristics of Love -- response
Love or Infatuation
Transgender article analysis
Sternberg's Love Triangle sheet
Transforming Gender
One Word Mantra
"I want list" -- 30x30 (don't worry if you don't have 30 things for each)
Are You and Effective Communicator?
I Messages sheet
Phubbing survey sheet
The Good Wife Guide

There are 13 folder assignments, but I will only be evaluating 12.

Challenges for Families Research Project due next week!

Challenges for Families Research Project
Family Living 621                                                                                                              
 Research Project and Presentation
Solutions for Challenges of Family Life

Families are the basic foundation of our complex and diverse societies. The family unit is interconnected with the fabric of our society, and it is the means in which we pass on our culture. Our individual well-being is very much related to the strength of our family life, as families are the basis from which we are socialized and educated. Social institutions, including government and non-government agencies aid families who struggle with the many challenges of family life. Healthy families are important to our government, but to society as a whole.
Your task for this project is to choose a particular topic that is related to families, and examine how that topic presents challenges for families. Examine the topic from multiple research sources and methods (articles, websites, statistics, surveys, books, interviews, videos, etc.).  A minimum of five sources must be used for this project.
Include the following in your research project:
Part A) Researching the Issue
·         Describe the family life topic, the associated challenges, and the prevalence of this challenge in society
o    What is it, who is involved, where is it happening most, and what are the trends over time?
o    Analyze how this topic leads to challenges for families
§  This section should include the use of at least five statistics
Part B) Suggesting Solutions for these Challenges
·         Evaluate current examples of societal actions taken to address the challenges with this topic. Explain to what extent those actions are useful, and make recommendations on how they  could they be improved.
·         Propose how the challenges of this topic could be improved through specific actions by the government (consider laws, policies, public education, etc.)
·         Suggest ways that individuals could help to decrease the challenges associated with this topic.
Part C) Making connections to a case study
·         Read a relevant fiction or non-fiction book, watch a relevant feature film or documentary, or interview a relevant person of your choice
o    Describe how your case study relates to the presentation topic
o    Describe how the person/people in your case study demonstrates the challenges associated with this topic
o    Explain what you can learn on this topic by examining this case study
Part D) Creating Journal Prompt

·         For each presentation, a journal response will be required from the peer audience. Create a journal prompt for your group presentation (1-2 questions), that your peers will answer at the end of your presentation.

Presentations due: Monday, Dec.19th; Papers are due Thursday Dec.22

Challenges for Families Research Presentations due: Mon. Dec. 19

Challenges for Families Research Presentation Evaluation:

1.    Sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the issue is demonstrated, with relevant, detailed research to support the understanding                                                             /10

2.    A research-based solution has been presented and thoroughly evaluated                                                                                                       /5

3.    Proposal for societal-based action is logical and strongly defended                                                                                                                /2.5

4.    Proposal for individual action is logical and strongly defended                                                                                                                       /2.5                                                     

5.    Case study analysis shows an in-depth understanding of the topic and its connection to the topic                                                                                                                                                                                   /5

6.    Presentation is thoughtful and interesting, engaging for peers and contains a journal prompt with a meaningful connection to the topic                                                                                                                        /5

7.    Presentation contains clear and sophisticated communication, and has purposeful organization that enhances the overall message     /5

8.    Student has good body language when presenting, a strong voice, and does not overly rely on notes. Student makes eye contact throughout presentation                                                                           / 5 marks

9.    Project is well documented using MLA format. No issues paraphrasing.

/5 marks

Transforming Gender Folder Assignment: Dec.9th

Transforming Gender                                                                                                    Name: ____________________

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episodes/transforming-gender

#doczone

1. List five (5) interesting/surprising/shocking facts/ideas/images etc. presented in the documentary.
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Explain the significance of the quotation “It’s challenging the most basic thing we’ve been led to believe” in relation to this video. What does this quotation tell us about the challenges faced by those in the transgender community?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3.       What comparison do they make between having to identify one’s race on paperwork in the past, with having to identify one’s gender?

Write a one page personal reflection, considering the following guiding questions:

• What are your observations about gender norms in your community? (define community in whatever way you wish: town, family, school, province, country, religion, ethnic group).
• Where do you see acceptance and celebrations of diversity in your community?
• Where do you see evidence of discrimination and heterosexism?
• How would you react if a close friend or family member came out? Consider how you would react in a private conversation, and how you would react when the person came out openly. Justify your response by reflecting on your values and how they would help you in this situation.
• Use this paper as a rough copy for your response.

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Tuesday, Nov.29th

Please complete your Gratitude Journal #6 and submit on www.turnitin.com (due: Sunday at midnight if you do no finish)

Please use the rest of the period to work on your research project on Challenges for Families.

Also, a reminder that your folders are due Thursday (I changed the date, D block) and your Stress Quiz on your "Coping with Transition" notes is also on Thursday.

Midterm Folder Assignments -- Due: Wed. Nov.30th

 Sept 7: Creating a Safe and Welcoming Enviro
 Sept 7: Canada's evolving definition of the family (abstract)
Sept 14: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs worksheet
Sept 14: Personal Hierarchy
Sept 16: Who's in what stage of the Family Life Cycle
Sept. 16: Family Sketch
 Sept      Self Esteem High and Low
Sept 20: Adler's Birth Order theory (just chart)
Sept 26: How My Family Makes a Positive Difference
Sept 27: Ways for families to connect (Reality Constraints -- long sheet)
Oct. 3: Issue Analysis -- Davis Inlet
Oct. 11: Botshabelo Fundraiser
Oct. 11 Angels in the Dust questions
Oct. 17: Defining You and Iceberg
Oct. 17: Preserving Culture
Oct. 24: Desert Flower Response
Nov. 13: Stress booklet
Nov. 13: Five Senses (Minfulness sheet when we went outside)
Nov. 13: Something More (Raisin Mindfulness Debriefing)
Nov. 21: Chat Stations
Nov. ??: Tapping Activity Debriefing
Nov ??: TED Talks Meditation
***I will allow you to miss one folder response (if one is missing, you can still get 100%)