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Families in Canada (HHS4C)

Grade: 12
Type: College Preparation
This resource enables Learners to develop an understanding of social science theories as they apply to individual development, the development of intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Learners will explore a range of issues relating to the development of individuals and families in contemporary Canadian society as well as in other cultures and historical periods. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child roles and relationships in Canada.
Grade: 12
Type: College Preparation
Prerequisites: None
This resource enables Learners to develop an understanding of social science theories as they apply to individual development, the development of intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Learners will explore a range of issues relating to the development of individuals and families in contemporary Canadian society as well as in other cultures and historical periods. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child roles and relationships in Canada.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

26 Lessons

9 Lessons

1.1   The family dynamic

1.2   Psychodynamic perspectives

1.3   Nature versus nurture

1.4   Theoretical perspectives in the study of the family

1.5   Socialized gender roles and expectations

1.6   Theories of mate selection

1.7   Building relationships

1.8   Types of families

1.9   Multimedia project

8 Lessons

2.1   What is culture?

2.2   Intimate relationships and social pressures

2.3   Socialization during the lifespan

2.4   The impact of family on human socialization

2.5   The impact of religion, belief traditions, and spirituality on human socialization

2.6   The impact of peers and relationships on human socialization

2.7   The impact of education and the government on human socialization

2.8   Socialization website for young adults project

5 Lessons

3.1   Social trends and issues impacting individual development

3.2   Policies and Canadian families

3.3   Assessing government policies

3.4   Demographic trends: Individual lives and social norms

3.5   Demographic trends: Types of relationships

4 Lessons

4.1   Becoming an adult

4.2   Parents and caregiving

4.3   Children of the family

4.4   Impacts of mental health and abuse

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