Evaluate societal conditions that affect individuals, families, and communities.
Evaluation should include
- determining the effect of wealth and poverty on education, family resources, and communities
- assessing the importance of education to individuals, families, and communities
- identifying issues related to the health and safety of individuals, families, and communities
- recognizing different types of family units and the strengths and weaknesses of each
- assessing the importance of staying up-to-date on current societal issues that affect individuals, families, and the community in positive and negative ways.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How does wealth affect education, family resources, and communities? How does poverty affect education, family resources, and communities?
- How can individuals, families, and communities benefit if there is a focus on the importance of education?
- What are societal factors that affect the health and safety of individuals, families, and communities?
- What types of family units exist today?
- How can world events affect families and communities?
Communication
- What factors might influence how wealth and poverty affect education, family resources, and communities?
- How can the importance of education be communicated to individuals, families, and communities?
- What communication techniques can be used to improve family weaknesses?
- How can technology be used to improve conditions in the family or the community?
- How can societal values affect personal and family values?
Leadership
- How can strong communities demonstrate the value of education?
- What leadership skills can be applied to help improve conditions for individuals, families, and the community?
- How can the concept of stewardship be demonstrated?
- How can a leader equip others with needed knowledge and skills to improve the health and safety of individuals, families, and the community?
Management
- What resources are available to help improve conditions for individuals, families, and the community?
- What management strategies used by businesses can be adapted to improve conditions for individuals, families, and the community?
- How can service providers educate citizens about health and safety initiatives?