Strengthening Family & Self, 6th Edition
By: Leona JohnsonCopyright: 2010
Subject: FCS Family Living
Grade Level: 9-12
- Strengthening Family & Self is completely restructured, with chapters divided into short sections. Each section opens with a reading activity, a vocabulary activity, and key terms. Review questions at the end of every section reinforce content.Engaging features capture students' interest and facilitate learning.
- Life Sketch-introduces chapter concepts through an interesting, real-life story.
- Use What You Learn-students apply what they read to given situations.
- Weigh the Facts-compare and contrast important concepts.
- Investigate Further-students analyze what they learn and expand their knowledge.
- Think More About It-extend learning through critical thinking.
- Link to Your Life-reflect on how the text related to student experiences.
Each unit concludes with a Connecting with Career Clusters feature that focuses on a specific career. Career pathways, career outlooks,and activities such as job shadowing and community service are included. - Products & Prices 6-12 Education
- Table of Contents
- Unit 1: Reaching Your Potential1. A Close-Up View of You
2. Your Growth and Development
3. Strengthening Positive Attitudes
4. Developing Decision-Making SkillsUnit 2: Strengthening Relationships5. Developing Communication Skills
6. Family and Peer Relationships
7. Dating
8. Choosing to Marry
9. Adjusting to MarriageUnit 3: Establishing a Family10. Choosing to Parent
11. Pregnancy and Childbirth
12. Helping Children Grow and Develop
13. Caring for and Guiding ChildrenUnit 4: Understanding Families14. Todays Family
15. Strengthening Family Interactions
16. Crises in the Family
17. Divorce and Remarriage
18. Families Change over TimeUnit 5: Fulfilling Career and Community Roles19. Choosing Your Career Path
20. Balancing Family and Work
21. Becoming a Leader in Your CommunityUnit 6: Managing Your World22. Managing Your Time
23. Managing Your Money
24. Protecting Your Resources
25. Meeting Your Nutritional Needs
26. Maintaining Your Health and Well-Being
27. Managing Your Wardrobe
28. Managing Your Housing
29. Managing Your Transportation - The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.
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