FCS 6th Grade

Unit 1

Personal Skills

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KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

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A/B Day Schedule: 4 Weeks Semester Schedule: 2 Weeks

KEY STANDARD(S) Strand 4 : Students will develop interpersonal skills. ●​ Standard 1

○​ Explore effective personal, verbal, and nonverbal communication. ○​ Recognize acceptable social behaviors and how to develop social skills.

■​ Cyber Social Skills ■​ Dealing with Stress ■​ Dealing with peer pressure ■​ Conflict Resolution ○​ Identify the steps of decision-making ■​ Identify ■​ Brainstorm ■​ Compare and contrast ●​ Talk to a trusted individual ■​ Make a decision ■​ Evaluate ○​ Investigate personal values

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY

Students will be able to:

Communication Skills

●​ Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies ●​ Identify barriers to effective communication and ways to overcome them ●​ Practice active listening skills

Social Skills

●​ Describe appropriate social behaviors for different situations ●​ Recognize the impact of online/cyber behaviors on relationships ●​ Demonstrate strategies for dealing with peer pressure, stress, and conflicts

Decision Making

●​ Explain and apply the key steps in the decision-making process ●​ Gather and evaluate information from reliable sources to inform decisions ●​ Identify personal values and how they influence decision-making