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Teacher Notes on Leseon 15
IJlJ:ckground This lesson helps students torecognize that, they are able to assume
responsibilities in their relationships at hamel with friends I and in
school. They will also learn that everyone does ..not have the same
responsibilities l but each has some responsibility. 'Those responsibilities
we have for ourselves and for others must be defined and
practiced from the earliest ages . .
Students will recognize that their responsibilities to family, to
school, and to friends will be different and changing, but responsibilities¡
nonetheless.
Special Coneiderations
In homes where there is chronic or acute illness or disability, students
may need help in handling their responsibilities and their feelings
about such responsibilities. You may need to use the district
referral system iri some situations or helpstudents to recognize community
resources that exist to assist families.
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Syllabus Connection V Family Life Education, - appreciating the role of the family in
society in preparing each member for the responsíbíütíee of family
membership and adulthood. including marriage and parenthood.
(pp.26-27)
X CommunityHealth - understanding the importance of developing
health services responsive to present and projected community
needs and for becoming a contributor to the health of the community.
(pp. 36-37) .
Values Integration Respect for others/responsibilities to family and friends
Respect for self/feeling good about helping others
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