Big Idea 1: Understanding Self As an Individual and As a Member of Diverse Local and Global

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Big Idea 1: Understanding Self as an Individual and as a Member of Diverse Local and Global Communities
A. Self-Concept / *Feelings
*Positive characteristics
*Personal Growth
*Strengths/Weakness
*Self-Concept / SMART Lesson-Reading Emotions(K-3)
SMART Lesson- How We Feel (4-6)
Feelings and EmotionsPowerPoints (Variety)
Interactive Feelings Website(Elementary)
Self Esteem PowerPoints(Variety)
SMART Lesson-Getting to Know You (K-3)
SMART Lesson-Why Are Positive Words Important? (4-6)
SMART Lesson-Personal Accomplishments (4-6)
B. Balancing Life Roles / *Roles
*Responsibility
C. Citizenship and contribution with a diverse community / *Character traits
*Team member / Character PowerPoints (Variety)
SMART Lesson-Community/Team Building -scroll to the bottom of the page to the Extras section to find 2 lessons (K-2)
Big Idea 2: Interacting with Others in Ways that Respect Individual and Group Differences
A. Quality Relationships / *Friends
*Interpersonal skills
*Relationships / Friendship PowerPoints (Variety)
B. Respect for Self and others / *Similarities
&Differences
*Diversity
*Acceptance / SMART Lesson-Living in Different Places (4-6)
C. Personal Responsibility in Relationships / *Others feelings *Problem solving
*Conflict Resolution / Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving PowerPoints (Variety)
Bullying/Cyberbulling PowerPoints (Variety)
Big Idea 3: Applying Personal Safety Skills and Coping Strategies
A. Safe and Healthy Choices / *Personal safety
*Healthy choices
*Decision making
*Peer influence / SMART Lesson-Making Choices (4-6)
Peer Influence PowerPoint (Variety)
Decision Making PowerPoints (Variety)
B. Personal Safety of Self and Others / *Personal safety
*Violence
*Harassment / Safety PowerPoints (Variety)
Bullying/Cyberbulling PowerPoints (Variety)
C. Coping Skills / *Life changes or events / SMART Lesson- Stress (9-12)
Big Idea 4: Applying Skills Needed for Educational Achievment
A. Life-long Learning / *Routines
*Independence
*Study Skills
*Test-taking strategies / Test Taking Skills PowerPoint (Secondary)
B. Self-management for Educational Achievement / *Work habits
*Time management
*Organization skills
*Task completion
*Self management system
Big Idea 5: Applying the Skills of Transitioning Between Educational Levels
A. Transitions / *Expectations
*Responsibility
Big Idea 6: Developing and Monitoring Personal Educational Plans
A. Educational Planning for Life-long Learning / *Goal setting / Goal Setting PowerPoints (Variety)
SMART/ScholasticLesson-Setting Goals (10th-11th)
Big Idea 7: Applying Career Exploration and Planning Skills in the Achievement of Life Career Goals
A. Integration of Self-Knowledge in to Life & Career Plans / *Likes & Dislikes
*Strengths
*Interests
*Goals
*Compare/Contrast
*Career Exploration / Goal Setting PowerPoints (variety)
B. Adaptations to World of Work Changes / *6 career paths
C. Respect for All Work / *Work roles
*Contributions
*Self-satisfaction
Big Idea 8: Knowing Where and How to Obtain Information About the World of Work and Post-Secondary Training/Education
A. Career Decision Making / *Roles
*Responsibilities
B. Education & Career Requirements / *Skills
*Training
Big Idea 9: Applying Employment Readiness Skills and the Skills for On-the-job Success
A. Personal Skills for Job Success / *Cooperation
*Work habits
*Ethics
B. Job Seeking Skills / *Helper jobs
* Portfolios
*Resume
*Interviewing
*Volunteer
*Job Applications / Resume & Interviewing PowerPoint (High School)
Resume templates (High School)

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