Quarter 2

Essential Questions

How has marriage evolved over the years?

What factors should be considered before deciding to marry?

What makes a marriage successful?

What brings a marriage to an end?

What preparations can be made to transition to the end of the family life cycle (aging and death)?

National Standards for Family and Consumer Education

13.1 Analyze functions and expectations of various relationships.

13.2 Analyze personal needs and characteristics and their effects on interpersonal relationships.

13.3 Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.

13.4 Evaluate effective conflict prevention and management techniques.

13.6 Demonstrate standards that guide behavior in interpersonal relationships.

I can.....

Identify how marriage customs have changed in the last 100 years and the importance of marriage laws.

Identify personal convictions and the impact on marriage.

Determine techniques to utilize to strengthen marriage bonds.

Explain behaviors to consider in order to adjust to divorce.

Describe changes that occur during the later years of life.

Explain the process of dying and death.