7_8.HEALTH.21.C

Define dating violence and the characteristics of unhealthy or harmful relationships, including anger, controlling behavior, jealousy, manipulation, and isolation.

Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
dating violencecharacteristicsunhealthy relationshipsharmful relationshipsangercontrolling behaviorjealousymanipulationisolation
Skills
  • define (dating violence) #dok1
  • identify (characteristics of unhealthy or harmful relationships) #dok1
  • describe (signs and traits such as anger, controlling behavior, jealousy, manipulation, and isolation) #dok2
  • differentiate (between healthy and unhealthy or harmful relationship characteristics) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of unhealthy relationship characteristics on dating relationships) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define dating violence. #dok1
  • I can identify the characteristics of unhealthy or harmful relationships. #dok1
  • I can describe examples of anger, controlling behavior, jealousy, manipulation, and isolation in relationships. #dok2
  • I can differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationship characteristics. #dok2
  • I can analyze how certain behaviors can negatively affect dating relationships. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the presence of harmful characteristics in hypothetical relationship scenarios. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Recognizing specific characteristics of unhealthy or harmful relationships, including dating violence, is critical for promoting personal safety and well-being.
  • Understanding and identifying early warning signs—such as anger, controlling behavior, jealousy, manipulation, and isolation—helps students set boundaries and seek help when needed.
Essential Questions
  • What is dating violence, and how does it differ from typical relationship conflicts?
  • What characteristics signal that a relationship may be unhealthy or harmful?
  • How can anger, controlling behavior, jealousy, manipulation, and isolation impact an individual within a relationship?
  • Why is it important to identify and address unhealthy or harmful behaviors in dating relationships?
  • What strategies can be used to recognize and avoid harmful relationship dynamics?