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Discover Yourself

Discover Yourself. FACS Unit 1. Factors that influence who you are. Heredity: Genetic traits Family: Family is your first influence Roles: You fill many roles like student, daughter, son, brother, sister or friend

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Discover Yourself

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  1. Discover Yourself FACS Unit 1

  2. Factors that influence who you are • Heredity: Genetic traits • Family: Family is your first influence • Roles: You fill many roles like student, daughter, son, brother, sister or friend • Environment: You learn about your world from the people and conditions that surround you • Culture: Traditions you enjoy may be influenced by your culture • Experiences: Knowledge and skills build over a lifetime to create a unique set of life experiences

  3. Heredity • See if your parents or siblings have the dominant or recessive traits. • Write your results on the back of the paper

  4. Family RolesOldest Child • Usually set up as an example to the other children. • Treated more like an adult by his/her parents. • A high achiever • Given and accepts more responsibility than the other children • Usually college bound • Independent • Affectionate

  5. Middle Child • May work extra-hard to get recognition • Is usually a peace maker • Is somewhat average in schoolwork, but is an all-around good student • Is usually a calm, even-tempered adult

  6. Youngest Child • Gets a lot of attention, along with a lot of bossing • May be spoiled • Usually matures quickly • May be undisciplined and irresponsible • Is easy-going about school • Likes to associate with someone who takes charge of situations

  7. Get into groups according to Oldest, Middle, Youngest, or only child. • On a piece of paper write 5 Pros and 5 Cons about being the oldest, middle, youngest or only child.

  8. Role Models • People who help you see what is expected of you in certain situations • Who are some of your role models and why? • Write a letter to 1 of your models, tell them why they are your role model and how they have influenced your life. At least 3 paragraphs long

  9. Culture • Ways of thinking, acting, dressing, and speaking shared by a group of people. • May be based on ethnic groups, geographic location, or social class. • What unique traditions does your family have?

  10. What makes you unique? • Personality: Combination of the attitudes, interests, behaviors, emotions, roles, and other traits that make you who you are. • Shows in the way you look, way you communicate, and the way you act. • Personality Bingo!

  11. A positive self-concept • Self-concept: a mental picture of yourself • A positive self-concept makes you willing to make new friends, go to new places, and try new things. • Qualities to build a positive self-concept: • 1. Honesty • 2.Responsbility • 3. Thoughtfulness

  12. Self Esteem • A sense of confidence and self-worth. • You will develop self-esteem if you have a positive self-concept. • Constructive criticism: helpful advice. • Learning to accept constructive criticism is a good way to improve your self-esteem • Princess Diaries clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjlBP5gUrQ • Dove Self-esteem fund http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

  13. Your value system • Values: beliefs about right and wrong and about what is important in life. • Common values: good family life, trust, freedom, and health. • Individual values: being a good student, playing a sport well, being involved • Value Chart!!

  14. Needs • Physical needs: Food, clothing, and shelter • Emotional needs: feeling safe and secure

  15. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs Self-Actualization Feeling Recognized Belonging Safety Physical

  16. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs • Physical: Need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep and shelter • Safety: Need to be secure from danger • Belonging: Need to love and be loved, need to belong • Feeling Recognized: need to achieve, need to be recognized • Self-actualization: need to reach your full potential

  17. Wants: Wants are things that you would like to have but are not necessary for survival. • Examples: new video game, television

  18. Communication • Process of sending and receiving messages about ideas, feelings, and information. • Verbal communication: Can be spoken or written. • Nonverbal communication: communication without using words. Examples: sign language, body language, gestures, posture, and personal space. • Communication Activity

  19. Decision Making • Decision: something that you choose or make up your mind about after thinking over all possible choices. • Consider the consequences when making a decision • Consequence: a result of your choice

  20. Goals • Long-term goal: may take months or years to reach. May include marriage, owning a car, going to college. • Short-term goal: can be reached quickly, perhaps in a few days or weeks. • Set realistic goals that you can reach. • Rudy

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