Life Sketch Read the below scenario…

“I plan to go to the state university next fall, get a degree in interior design, and spend a semester in Italy through the school’s student exchange program. I’m sure the experience will help me get an interior design job in the Miami area after graduation. That’s where I want to live. I can’t wait to get started,” Sheila said.

“Sheila really has her life together,” Audrey thought as she listened to all of Sheila’s plans. Sheila had a reputation for setting goals and accomplishing them. There was no doubt she would achieve her dreams for the future.

“I’m still trying to figure out who I am, Audrey said to herself. Why am I the way I am?” Where am I going? Will I be a success at what I do someday?”

Action…Write three questions you can ask someone to find out who they are.

Life Sketch continued…

• With your elbow partner (person next to you) compare your three questions to your partners.

• Now answer those questions

Interpersonal StudiesKilgore

Chapter 1: A Close-up of You

Your Life Path• Life can be thought of as a path!• Birth marks the beginning of you path in this

world. • Death marks the end of this path.• This cycle is your life span.• Although your life path is unique, you share

many experiences with others.• People may have direct or indirect influences

on your life path. • You can also influence each other.• Who you are, what you say, what you do or

don’t do--are all important!

Accepting Yourself• Asking “who am I,” helps you clarify your self-identity. • SI=a sense of individuality.• Identifying who you are can help you accept yourself.

When you accept yourself, it is easier to believe that others will accept you as you are.

Growing to Maturity• Knowing your self-identity will help you

make choices that will direct your life path in the direction you want.

• During the teen years, your relationship with your parents becomes one of decreasing dependence and increasing independence.

• Love within the family continues, but the relationship changes.

• You gain a new respect for your parents as you mature.

• Friendships also change and mature.• True friendships, which involve care and

concern become important.

Preparing for the Future• One task of the teen years is to

choose and prepare for a career.• Choosing the right career takes

into account your interests, abilities, personality, and goals.

• Close relationships with family and friends will help you grow as a person.

• These relationships will help prepare you for marriage and family living.

Life Map• You must have 10 events from

birth until now that have shaped who you are!

• You must have 10 events/goals that you would like to happen in your life before you die.

• Each milestone must have some type of illustration or picture. Use markers and magazines to make your life map creative!

• Make your life map look nice and neat! Design it like a timeline, a windy road, climbing a mountain, etc. Be unique!

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Warm-up• How can a person prepare for both expected

and unexpected life changes?

• What life changes should you expect in the next 10 years?

• How will you prepare for these changes?

Life can change in a moment….

• Aron Ralston, the climber who amputated his own arm to save his life. Watch clip!

Life can change in a moment….1. How many days was Aron trapped?2. What does he carve in the rock?3. Which national park does this take place in?4. Why does Aron not take many supplies?5. What “rule” does Aron break?6. Who starts to suspect he is missing?7. What begins to happen to Aron’s body?8. Who searches for him?9. What does he do once he is free from the rock?10. How far does he have to hike to get out of the canyon?11. Who does he run into first?12. Describe what you would do in this situation.

Second Chances

• Homeless Man Ted Williams (Golden Voice) Does First TV Interview Since Discovery

Preparing for Change • Change is normal!• Change may be feared because it brings the

unknown.• You can expect many changes when you get

your first job or apartment.• Couples experience change when they become

more serious, get engaged or get married.• Even more changes are involved with parenting!• You may need new skills for communicating your

thoughts or ideas to others.• In a relationship, you may need to develop skills

for sharing your inner feelings.• Develop a plan to manage change!

Why am I this way?• When planning for the future, it can be helpful to look at the

influences that shaped your past.• The two main factors that affect personal development are

heredity and environment.• Heredity= the sum of the qualities that were passed from

you ancestors through your parents to you.• The qualities you inherit make you unique! Your hair color,

facial features, height, etc. are examples.• Genetics= the science that studies heredity.• Each human being has 23 chromosomes= which carry

hereditary information from each parent.• Gene= the basic unit of heredity.• Traits= all inherited characteristics.

Genes• Researchers suggest that there are 100,000 or so

genes that make up each person.• Your physical appearance may be similar to a brother,

sister, or other family member.• However, the genes come from both parents and

combine in different patterns in each child.• Dominant genes= determine the nature of a certain

trait in a person.• A dominant gene always over rules a recessive gene.• Recessive genes= determine the nature of the trait

only when two of them are present. • The child must receive two recessive genes, one from

each parent.

Punnett Square• Punnett square= determines what possible

gene pairs may result from combining two genes.

• A total of four combinations are possible. Consequently, each offspring will have a 25% chance of inheriting the characteristic indicated in each box.

• Sex chromosomes= determine male or female sex.

• Identified by the symbols X & Y.• XX=female XY=male• The sex of the child is determined by the

chromosome passed by the father.

Heredity• Intelligence is affected by the genes you inherit and other

factors that foster brain development such as: good nutrition, stimulating environment, etc.

• “Use it or lose it” rule applies to brain development.• The more you use your brain the easier it is to learn.• Certain diseases and disabilities are inherited.• Scientists can take a sample of your DNA and identify your

gene traits.• Carrier= may pass the disease to children but never have

the disease themselves

Genetic Counseling • Helps people understand how hereditary diseases

and disabilities are passed on.• If you know of a condition that exists in your

family, you may speak to a genetic counselor.• Families who have confirmed a condition through

prenatal testing are also encouraged to meet with a genetic counselor.

• Your family tree= is a list of your brood relatives for several generations.

• Check the lifespan of past relatives to determine the average age in you family!

• Would you want your insurance company to know you family history?

Your Environment• Environment= includes your surroundings and

everything in them.• Both heredity and environment influence

personal development!• Your heredity determines your potential for

development.• Your environment determines if or how that

potential is reached.• Your family is a major influence in your life!• Some elements in the family environment can

stimulate growth. When these are lacking, growth may be slowed.

Your Family• Prenatal care can affect a child’s life!• Families need to create a safe environment for a baby to grow and

develop.• When children receive warm, loving and consistent care, they tend

to feel safe and secure.• During the teen years, your family can encourage growth by allowing

you more opportunities to make decisions and become independent.• The structure of a family can influence many areas of a child’s life.• Changes in family structure often affect the family’s ability to

provide a stimulating environment.• A sibling can be beneficial to development by fostering a healthy

relationship. Experiences with siblings help children learn to get along with others.

Birth Order• Being the first, last, or middle child in a family can make

a difference in development.• Being an only child or an adopted child can also affect a

child’s development.• Chonda Pierce

Sibling Position• Parents are usually idealistic with their first child. They have high

expectations for him or her. These children may be expected to do more things and set an example.

• The middle child is not always given the same responsibility as the oldest, or same attention as the youngest. Some middle children become peacemakers, others try to outdo the older sibling.

• The youngest child often receives more attention. Younger children may be slow to develop self help skills such as dressing themselves. Expectations may be lower, fewer limits and responsibilities. The youngest child may appear lazy or undisciplined.

• An only child does not experience the daily give and take of close sibling relationships. Does not experience conflicts that siblings have, may take longer to resolve problems with friends. An only child generally spends more time with adults. Can stimulate adult like behavior, may be labeled as spoiled.

Cultural Heritage & Society• Cultural heritage= learned behavior that is

passed from generation to generation. • Your family’s guidelines and beliefs are part of

your heritage.• The holidays you celebrate, foods that you eat,

religious traditions or ceremonies you observe are part of your culture.

• Big Fat Greek Wedding

School Environment• A quality school environment provides a setting that

encourages students to learn and grow.• A quality curriculum offers a wide range of courses that

stimulate students intellectual growth.• Teacher in a quality school environment encourage

students by helping them find areas in which they succeed!

Influence of Peers

• Peers= people your own age.• The influence of peers is greatest during the teen

years.• Your peers can influence immediate decisions as

well as the plans you make for you future.• Peers can pressure you to make choices related

to drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.

Community Influence• Many different types of communities exist

ranging form small towns to big cities.• Each community has a influence on its

residents!• May influence jobs, friends, activities, etc.• Within a culture, religious beliefs can

influence philosophies of life and provide guidelines for living.

• Religion can provide meaning and direction to a persons life and help them make decisions.

Technology & Media• Technology= the practical application of knowledge, using

knowledge to solve problems.• Technology can be positive! However an emphasis on

technology may cause people to judge their quality of life by more or material objects.

• They may spend less time with family and friends because of the conveniences of technology.

• Media= TV, radio, movies, newspapers, magazines and the internet.

• Can influence a person’s decisions, thoughts, and viewpoints, often unconsciously.

• Television provides models for making friends, developing relationships, and achieving romantic success.

• Television, movies, and music can also influence a teens’ ideas about sex.

• Advertising can strongly affect how you spend your money!• Can media affect children?

Stress, Violence & Environment• Today’s society is fast paced, with pressure put on

people to succeed at school, work and home.• Can cause stress on family and individual lives.• Constant exposure to stress and violence in our society

can put the body in a state known as fight or flight.• This is the body’s immediate tendency to defend itself

to flee to safety.• A child may react by being impulsive, aggressive, and

hyperactive.• You have the amazing ability to respond with

resilience= the body adjusts to setbacks and makes changes to survive and reach its maximum growth and development.