Study Guide

A purpose or a reason why families are so important Ensure the continuation of society Society is strong when the families in it are strong

The functions that the family provides are also the responsibilities of family life. Love and affection Security Protection Education Teaching values Economic support Procreation Guidance Socialization

Neighborhood/community – greatest impact State Nation

Society cannot do everything The family is responsible for raising children to become contributing members of society Strength is built by the way family members: Communicate Take responsibilities Care for each other

Communication skills Problem solving/decision making skills Management skills (handle finances and responsibilities) Conflict resolution skills

After watching the episode, answer the following question: Explain how the Taylor family used each skill to build a stronger family: Communication Problem solving/decision making Conflict resolution Management

Family comes first Every family member contributes to the family Change is possible Problems can be solved Where to get help

Learn about yourself Strengthen your current family relationships Learn skills to use in your future relationships Expose you to family life careers

Need: required for survival Must attend to unmet needs Want: desired, but not essential Family cannot satisfy all its members’ needs and wants Ex: Managing family’s time and budget

Wanted to find out what motivates people Motivation to satisfy needs produces growth Lower level needs must be satisfied before progressing on to meet high level needs When a need is met, it becomes less important and the next level of need becomes the focus

PHYSICAL NEEDS SAFETY & SECURITY NEEDS LOVE & BELONGING ESTEEM SELF ACTUALIZATION

Air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sleep Protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear Friendship, intimacy, affection, love From coworkers, family, friends, romantic relationships Achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, self- respect, respect from others Realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Poster Using oak tag, rulers, and colored pencils; create a visual representation of each level of Hierarchy of Human Needs At each level, include 4 magazine pictures that represent human needs associated with each level

Chuck had everything until the crash. Now he is on an uninhabited island and is working to meet his basic human needs. Watch the following clip. Cast Away Introduction.Cast Away Introduction

In the movie Cast Away, Chuck has to supply his basic physical needs with things he finds on the island; like coconuts, fish & crabs (raw at first), gather water and create a shelter tent. Physical

Chuck’s life changes forever. His safety and security is taken away. Watch the Plane Crash Plane Crash Safety and Security

Chuck has family and friends that love him. Before the accident Chuck gave his girlfriend an engagement ring and then said, I'll be right back!I'll be right back! Love and Belonging

Fire means a lot to Chuck. It is a signal for search planes and no more raw food! I HAVE MADE FIRE! I HAVE MADE FIRE! Esteem

What areas of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs do you see in this clip: Never Again, Never Again

Would you be brave enough to sail away from the island? Escape to Sea

During a crisis, decisions will be made to secure basic needs: I'm Sorry Wilson! What would you do?

What would you do if you were Standing at the Crossroads

After watching this last clip, please write a reflection answer to the following question: If you were Chuck, what would you do next?

For the next 5 minutes, try to think of as many emotions as possible. Take a piece of paper Fold it in half List positive emotions on one side List negative emotions on the other side

Say positive things “You performed great in your game tonight!” Offering help before being asked “I know you have a lot of other things going on today, can I help you finish vacuuming?” Being a good listener

Personality traits are developed or learned from family Adventurous, observant, lazy, picky, confident Emotional support from family = personality traits leading to success in life

Go to Take your time to read through each questions and answer honestly Once complete, go to Use your first and last name (without spaces) for your “nickname” In the message, include your personality type 1 strength for that personality you believe describes you 1 weakness for that personality you believe describes you

Physical Emotional Social Mental

The process of learning social skills Children learn: How to get along with others What actions are acceptable How to be independent Responsibilities

Talk to children Playing with children Taking an interest in a child’s formal education Supporting teachers and schools

Values: beliefs and principles about what is important Control the way the family lives Provides the direction family life takes

Tangible – objects that you can see or touch Ex. Car, jewelry, furniture, house, electronics, artwork, pets, friends, books, clothes Intangible – values that are not seen or touched, but perceived Ex. Honesty, independence, religion, trust, friendship, love, security, knowledge, patriotism, education, creativity

1.If you have a free day, with no school, no work, and no responsibilities, what would you do with that day?? 2.What would you buy if you suddenly had to spend $500 in the next 24 hours?

3.If your home was on fire and you could only save three things, what objects would you save? (assume all people & pets are safe) 4.If you could change one thing in your community, what would it be?

5.If you were deserted on a tropical island with one other person, who would you choose? 6.If you could change one thing about the world, what would you choose?

Medieval knight wore coats of arms that symbolized their achievements and values Create your own Coat of Arms with the following: Picture of the thing you do best One word that describes how you wish others would see you Picture of a lifetime dream/goal Picture of the ONE thing that is most important to you

Personal values Values held by the individual Grow out of peoples personalities Societal values Held by society Apply to all people Make life better

Read through the descriptions of each person Explain which 5 people will be sacrificed in writing

1.By example Demonstrating or showing what is right/wrong 2.Direct teaching Verbally telling 3.Religious training Principles to live by

Conflicting Values Ex: Politics, aging, friends, war & peace, health, religion, leisure time, money, morals, death, government

Friends Movies Magazines Television Newspapers

Choose an advertisement Find AT LEAST 3 values in the advertisement Be ready to defend your answer!

Aids in making decisions Provides motivation Controls behavior Provides confidence and strength Brings consistency to outlook and actions Enables you to focus on others

Short term goal Less than a year to complete Long term goal Over a year to complete

Human – offer knowledge, skills, talents, energy, time, interests and abilities Material – consists of money & possessions, equipment, clothing, housing, transportation. Community – includes facilities (libraries, museums, parks, services (senior center & recreation) and government programs (food stamps, health care & Head start)

1.Identify the Problem 2.Brainstorm Possible Solutions 3.Explore and Evaluate Possible Solutions 4.Make a Decision and Act on It 5.Evaluate Your Decision