The theme of the Life
Skills class is “Understanding Ourselves and
Others.” Many of the readings, class activities, and
discussions are geared to increasing students’ self awareness
and helping them gain the information and skills they need to lead
healthy and fulfilling lives. Additional lessons focus on the
knowledge and interpersonal skills that will enable students to be
capable and comfortable interacting in a multicultural
community.
Topics
covered:
Organization
and study skills, Friendship,
Communication, UNICEF and Global
Issues, Media Literacy
(Advertising), Drug Abuse and
Addiction,Nutrition and Health, Inclusion vs. Exclusion;
Peer Pressure, Adolescent
Development
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