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K–12 Standards

Family Dynamics: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Dynamics of Family Life

  • 1.1

    Define terms related to dynamics of family life

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to dynamics of family1.1.1

  • 1.2

    List types of family structures

    1. 1.

      Examine types of family structures portrayed in the media1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Describe roles of family members within each type of family structure

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast roles of family members within each type of family structure1.3.1

  • 1.4

    State functions of a family

    1. 1.

      Illustrate functions of a family1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Describe impact of the family on emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of its members

    1. 1.

      Explain the impact of the family on each area of development1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Predict consequences on the family if developmental needs are not met1.5.2

  • 1.6

    Identify ways families are influenced by their culture

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the cultural differences and similarities of families1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Name societal issues that affect the family

    1. 1.

      Investigate ways that family mobility impacts the family1.7.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate ways that an aging population impacts the family1.7.2

    3. 3.

      Investigate ways that self-destructive activities impact the family1.7.3

    4. 4.

      Investigate ways the media impacts the family1.7.4

    5. 5.

      Brainstorm additional social issues that impact the family1.7.5

  • 1.8

    Explain stages of the family life cycle

    1. 1.

      Match stages of the family life cycle with examples of each1.8.1

Individual Development

  • 2.1

    Define terms related to individual development

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to individual development2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Describe effects of heredity and environment on the individual

    1. 1.

      Compare the influence of heredity and environment on the individual2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze how inherited and acquired traits make an individual unique2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze how sexual identity can be influenced by environment2.2.3

  • 2.3

    Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs

    1. 1.

      Determine ways to meet individual needs in each level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Identify personal characteristics that communicate a positive impression

    1. 1.

      Illustrate examples of personal characteristics that communicate a positive impression (including appearance, hygiene, grammar, body language, etc.)2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Explain ways personal appearance influences self-concept

    1. 1.

      Brainstorm ways to improve self-concept2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Identify influences on values and goals

    1. 1.

      Compile a list of personal short and long term goals2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Predict how values and goals will change2.6.2

  • 2.7

    List positive character traits

    1. 1.

      Evaluate positive character traits (including respect, integrity, trustworthy, dependable, empathy, etc.)2.7.1

Life Relationships

  • 3.1

    Define terms related to life relationships

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to life relationships3.1.1

  • 3.2

    List types of communication

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate active listening skills3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate positive methods of communication3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate barriers to effective communication3.2.3

  • 3.3

    Identify effects of communication on family

    1. 1.

      Explain the importance of communication in family relationships3.3.1

  • 3.4

    List factors that influence marital success (include age/maturity, realistic attitudes, friendship, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between love, infatuation, and intimacy3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Examine factors to consider in mate selection3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss issues related to interfaith, racially, and culturally mixed marriages3.4.3

  • 3.5

    Examine aspects of dating

    1. 1.

      Predict areas of potential trouble for couples in a dating relationship3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Examine aspects of the engagement period

    1. 1.

      Analyze issues that should be discussed prior to marriage3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Predict areas of potential trouble for couples considering marriage3.6.2

    3. 3.

      Justify reasons for breaking an engagement3.6.3

  • 3.7

    Describe responsibilities for weddings

    1. 1.

      Discuss ways to handle common concerns when planning a wedding3.7.1

    2. 2.

      Describe laws and customs connected to weddings3.7.2

  • 3.8

    List moral and legal commitments involved in a marriage relationship

    1. 1.

      Analyze the moral commitments involved in a marriage relationship3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the legal commitments involved in a marriage relationship3.8.2

  • 3.9

    State ways the breakup of a marriage affects family members

    1. 1.

      Summarize the effects of the breakup of a marriage on couples and on their children3.9.1

  • 3.10

    List responsibilities of divorced couples to children and to each other

    1. 1.

      Explain decisions that must be made when divorce occurs (include custody, division of property, financial support, etc.)3.10.1

  • 3.11

    Identify family relationships during each stage of the family life cycle

    1. 1.

      Describe the concerns and challenges of each family life cycle stage3.11.1

  • 3.12

    List characteristics of a functional family

    1. 1.

      Describe ways to establish and maintain a functional family3.12.1

  • 3.13

    List characteristics of a dysfunctional family

    1. 1.

      Locate resources available to a dysfunctional family3.13.1

  • 3.14

    List activities outside the home that affect individuals and family members

    1. 1.

      Analyze the effect of scheduled activities on family life3.14.1

  • 3.15

    Name ways to effectively blend employment with family life

    1. 1.

      Summarize ways in which jobs affect family life, and family life affects jobs3.15.1

  • 3.16

    Designate reasons for a dual career family

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the pros and cons of a dual career family3.16.1

  • 3.17

    List reasons why adult children live with parents

    1. 1.

      Discuss advantages and disadvantages of adult children living with parents3.17.1

  • 3.18

    Identify challenges and concerns of aging family members

    1. 1.

      Research care options for the elderly3.18.1

    2. 2.

      Determine ways to protect aging family members from abuse and neglect3.18.2

  • 3.19

    State ways technology has influenced family life

    1. 1.

      Explain ways that technology adds convenience to living3.19.1

Responsible Parenting

  • 4.1

    Define terms related to responsible parenting

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to responsible parenting4.1.1

  • 4.2

    List factors to consider when determining whether or not to become a parent

    1. 1.

      Discuss the pros and cons of having children4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the pros and cons of not having children4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss family planning decisions4.2.3

  • 4.3

    State ways parenthood affects lifestyle

    1. 1.

      Predict lifestyle changes that come with having children4.3.1

  • 4.4

    List parenting options

    1. 1.

      Explore the process of adoption, foster parenting and infertility treatments4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Explore financial cost related to parenting options4.4.2

  • 4.5

    State styles of parenting

    1. 1.

      Compare parenting styles (including authoritarian, permissive, authoritative/democratic)4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss parenting styles portrayed in the media4.5.2

  • 4.6

    Identify ways changes in society affect parents and children

    1. 1.

      Explore how changes in communication, family structures, media, and mobility have affected parents and children4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Describe the challenges and rewards of parenthood

    1. 1.

      Compare challenges and rewards of parenthood within each family structure4.7.1

  • 4.8

    List ways children learn

    1. 1.

      Illustrate how children learn through imitation, repetition, and directed learning4.8.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate appropriate table manners for children4.8.2

  • 4.9

    State guidance techniques that promote responsible, independent behavior in children

    1. 1.

      Discuss the importance of consistency4.9.1

    2. 2.

      Explain why rules should emphasis what the child should do rather than avoid doing4.9.2

    3. 3.

      Develop appropriate guidance techniques for children with special needs4.9.3

  • 4.10

    Name effective discipline techniques

    1. 1.

      Explain when natural consequences are not appropriate4.10.1

    2. 2.

      Compare positive and negative reinforcement4.10.2

  • 4.11

    Identify options for childcare

    1. 1.

      Compare various types of child care4.11.1

  • 4.12

    List characteristics of quality child care services

    1. 1.

      Create a checklist to evaluate child care services4.12.1

  • 4.13

    List resources available to assist parents with parenting skills

    1. 1.

      Compile a list of local resources available to assist parents with parenting skills4.13.1

Crisis Management

  • 5.1

    Define terms related to crisis management

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to crisis management5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Identify situations that can cause a crisis

    1. 1.

      Discuss ways to avoid crisis5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze specific crisis related to stages in the life cycle5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate types of abuse5.2.3

    4. 4.

      Research statistics regarding the reported cases of domestic violence5.2.4

  • 5.3

    List possible reactions to crisis

    1. 1.

      Categorize reactions as positive or negative5.3.1

  • 5.4

    List resources for coping with crisis

    1. 1.

      Research community resources available to aid families in crisis5.4.1

  • 5.5

    List types of defense mechanisms

    1. 1.

      Analyze defense mechanisms (including denial, projection, rationalization, displacement, regression, etc.)5.5.1

  • 5.6

    State symptoms of stress

    1. 1.

      Examine how stress affects health5.6.1

  • 5.7

    Identify techniques for stress management

    1. 1.

      Brainstorm positive and negative techniques for stress management5.7.1

  • 5.8

    Name ways a family can support individual members during crisis

    1. 1.

      Analyze effective ways to assist others in crisis5.8.1

Resource Management

  • 6.1

    Define terms related to resource management

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to resource management6.1.1

  • 6.2

    List effective time management techniques

    1. 1.

      Create a personal time management plan6.2.1

  • 6.3

    List effective money management techniques

    1. 1.

      Explain how impulse buying affects money management6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how conspicuous consumption affects money management6.3.2

  • 6.4

    Identify steps in developing a spending plan

    1. 1.

      Create a personal spending plan6.4.1

  • 6.5

    List types of checking accounts and savings plans

    1. 1.

      Explore types of checking accounts and savings plans6.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate check writing, check recording, and reconciliation skills6.5.2

  • 6.6

    List types of credit

    1. 1.

      Explore types of credit6.6.1

  • 6.7

    State advantages and disadvantages of credit

    1. 1.

      Analyze purchases and services that warrant the use of credit6.7.1

    2. 2.

      Research costs of using credit6.7.2

  • 6.8

    List information found on a typical credit report

    1. 1.

      Explore www.freecreditreport.com website6.8.1

  • 6.9

    Identify ways to establish and maintain a good credit rating

    1. 1.

      Explain the importance of having a good credit rating6.9.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the importance of maintaining a good credit rating6.9.2

  • 6.10

    Name factors that influence consumer decision-making

    1. 1.

      Explore advertising techniques6.10.1

  • 6.11

    List efficient shopping techniques

    1. 1.

      Discuss comparison shopping6.11.1

  • 6.12

    Identify resources available to help individuals and families cope with financial problems

    1. 1.

      Explore positive and negative choices for families experiencing financial problems6.12.1

  • 6.13

    List types of insurance

    1. 1.

      Invite guest speaker to explain insurance6.13.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss benefits of insurance coverage6.13.2

    3. 3.

      Explore ways to reduce insurance costs6.13.3

  • 6.14

    Identify ways economic needs change during stages in the family life cycle

    1. 1.

      Discuss money management strategies during various stages of the family life cycle6.14.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze money management strategies for family members with special needs6.14.2

    3. 3.

      Create a family financial plan6.14.3

  • 6.15

    List ways to prepare for financial security (include IRA's, Social Security, Retirement Plans, Annuities, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Explore timing and growth of investments6.15.1

Civic Responsibility

  • 7.1

    Define terms related to civic responsibility

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to civic responsibility7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Identify rights and responsibilities of citizenship

    1. 1.

      Examine your rights as a citizen7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Examine your responsibilities as a citizen (including volunteering)7.2.2

  • 7.3

    List citizens' responsibilities toward ecology

    1. 1.

      Illustrate how an individual can impact the ecology of their community7.3.1

  • 7.4

    List reasons for taxes

    1. 1.

      Discuss services supported by taxes (including military, education, transportation, health, etc.)7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Identify ways individuals and families influence government (including voting, letter writing, campaigning, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ways to influence government7.5.1

  • 7.6

    State the requirements for voting

    1. 1.

      Research Arkansas voting requirements and procedures7.6.1

  • 7.7

    State the requirements for selective service registration

    1. 1.

      Research draft eligibility7.7.1

  • 7.8

    State appropriate behaviors regarding the pledge of allegiance, flag presentation, and singing of the National anthem and school alma mater

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate appropriate behaviors regarding the pledge of allegiance, flag presentation, and singing of the National anthem and school alma mater7.8.1

Healthy Living

  • 8.1

    Define terms related to healthy living

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to healthy living8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Discuss the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    1. 1.

      Explore www.mypyramid.gov8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze a nutrition facts panel8.2.2

    3. 3.

      Develop a plan for weight management8.2.3

    4. 4.

      Develop guidelines for making nutritious food choices when eating out8.2.4

  • 8.3

    List factors which promote wellness

    1. 1.

      Develop a plan for personal wellness8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Discuss factors which are damaging to a healthy lifestyle (include tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse, eating disorders and wreckless behaviors)

    1. 1.

      Analyze consequences of negative behavior8.4.1

  • 8.5

    Name factors that influence meal planning decisions

    1. 1.

      Explain how using a food budget can help control spending on food8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Identify meal planning strategies for families8.5.2

Housing Decisions

  • 9.1

    Define terms related to housing decisions

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to housing decisions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    State factors to consider when choosing housing to meet the needs of all family members

    1. 1.

      Use the decision making process to determine housing needs9.2.1

    2. 2.

      Plan housing to accommodate family members with special needs9.2.2

  • 9.3

    List government assisted programs to help families meet housing needs

    1. 1.

      Analyze requirements for each type of government housing program9.3.1

  • 9.4

    Identify ways to make a home and neighborhood safe

    1. 1.

      Develop a safety checklist for each room in the house (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, storage areas, living area)9.4.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a plan to keep your neighborhood safe9.4.2

  • 9.5

    Determine the amount of money a family can afford to spend on housing

    1. 1.

      Calculate the amount of money various families can afford to spend on housing9.5.1

  • 9.6

    Identify decisions that impact housing choices

    1. 1.

      Explore housing options9.6.1

    2. 2.

      Compare resources (such as time, energy, money, skills, and knowledge) involved in renting and buying housing9.6.2

    3. 3.

      Examine pros and cons of renting and buying housing9.6.3

  • 9.7

    Examine current housing trends

    1. 1.

      Predict future housing trends9.7.1

Career Planning

  • 10.1

    Define terms related to career planning

    1. 1.

      Match terms related to career planning10.1.1

  • 10.2

    Name factors to consider when choosing a job/career

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast differences and similarities of jobs and careers10.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze job trends10.2.2

  • 10.3

    Describe effects of career choices on individuals and families

    1. 1.

      Analyze the effects of career choice on individuals10.3.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the effects of career choice on families10.3.2

  • 10.4

    Identify ways families influence job/career choices

    1. 1.

      Explain ways family influence job/career choices10.4.1

  • 10.5

    List reasons for job/career changes

    1. 1.

      Describe the impact of job/career changes on the family10.5.1

  • 10.6

    Name steps in developing a career plan

    1. 1.

      Investigate career options10.6.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a career plan10.6.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate job trends as it relates to career plan10.6.3

  • 10.7

    Examine sources for education and training

    1. 1.

      Research sources for education and training10.7.1

  • 10.8

    Name ways to cut education and training costs

    1. 1.

      Compare/contrast the differences/similarities between grants, student loans, and scholarships10.8.1

  • 10.9

    Identify employability skills

    1. 1.

      Construct a résumé10.9.1

    2. 2.

      Complete an application10.9.2

    3. 3.

      Write a cover letter10.9.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate job interview skills10.9.4

    5. 5.

      Explain work ethics10.9.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Family Dynamics

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