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Mate Selection and Engagement

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Main Core Tie

Adult Roles And Responsibilities
Strand 4 Standard 2

Additional Core Ties

Adult Roles And Responsibilities
Strand 4 Standard 1

Time Frame

2 class periods of 70 minutes each

Authors

Robin Lewis

Summary

Students will learn about how to choose a mate and what they want in a future mate. They will learn the purpose of engagement and how to plan a wedding.


Materials

Packets, "Fanny's Dream," Overheads, Video-"Father of the Bride" Web site information.


Background for Teachers

Teachers need to know the importance of mate selection and engagement in a relationship. They need to go over the lesson so they have a clear image of what to present to the students. If they add stories it will make the lesson more enjoyable for the students as well.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the importance of mate selection and the importance of an engagement period.


Instructional Procedures

Attachments

Websites

The students will learn what is important to them when selecting a mate. Qualities in a mate are important. Talk about reasons why people get married and marital risks. They will also learn the importance of engagement and how to plan for a wedding.


Extensions

Have the students find the cost of a wedding. Assign each students something to find. The next day go over what they have found and add up the cost for their wedding.


Bibliography

Jane Trane (Mountain View High School), Utah County Clerks Office, Utah State Curriculum Guide,


Created: 05/05/2003
Updated: 02/05/2018
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