For Ohio Family and Consumer Science Teachers

Look Who's Talking!
Introductory Communication Inquiry Unit

Unit Description

Entry Event

FCS Standards and Academic Connections

Implementing the Unit

Resources

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Assessment

Ohio FCS Standards and Academic Connections

Standard: Build Relationships

Benchmark A. Describe methods that build and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.

Descriptors:

  1. Identify effective communication skills to build healthy relationships pertaining to:
    a. Trust and self-disclosure;
    b. Message sending and receiving skills;
    c. Verbal and non-verbal communication;
    d. Technology in relationships;
    e. Communication across cultures.

Correlated English Language Arts Academic Content Benchmarks

  • Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources. (Research B, 8-10)
  • Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension. (Communication: Oral and Visual A, 8-10; Communication: Oral and Visual A, 11-12)
  • Select and use effective speaking strategies for a variety of audiences, situations and purposes. (Communication: Oral and Visual C, 11-12)

Correlated Social Studies Academic Content Benchmarks

  • Analyze examples of interactions between cultural groups and explain the factors that contribute to cooperation and conflict. (People in Societies B, 6-8)
  • Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources. (Social Studies Skills and Methods A, 9-10)

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