New Brunswick - Individual and Family Dynamics 120 (Grade 9)

Strand: Personal Growth and Development

Big Idea: Social Influences on Identities

Skill Descriptor:

Analyze how social media and technology influence personal identities.

Achievement Indicators:

Discuss how moderation and balance are important in using technology.

Examine how technology influences peer connectedness.

Examine how technology changes to influence thoughts and behaviours.

Compare online vs in-person interactions.

Analyze how social media algorithms tailor information to confirm existing biases.

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Big Idea: Personal Choices

Skill Descriptor:

Analyze how healthy decision-making affects your wellbeing.

Achievement Indicators:

Examine external factors that affect eating habits and sleep.

Describe factors that have an impact on the food choices of individuals and families.

Examine varied ways of defining and managing stress.

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Big Idea: Positive Mental Health Strategies

Skill Descriptor:

Develop strategies that families can use to support mental health.

Achievement Indicators:

Discuss possible short-term and long-term strategies that support mental fitness within individuals and families.

Examine strategies to manage unexpected stressors that impact self, family, and community.

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Big Idea: Experiencing Adolescence

Skill Descriptor:

Examine healthy decision-making strategies around sexuality.

Achievement Indicators:

Evaluate how pornography and media portray unrealistic ideas around sexual relationships.

Examine strategies to manage unexpected stressors that impact self, family, and community.

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