SOC.SS.7.C

Identify issues and concerns facing contemporary adolescents such as dating, dating violence, sexuality, teen parenting, drug use, suicide, and eating disorders.

Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
issuesconcernscontemporary adolescentsdatingdating violencesexualityteen parentingdrug usesuicideeating disorders
Skills
  • identify (issues and concerns facing contemporary adolescents) #dok1
  • categorize (different types of adolescent issues) #dok2
  • describe (the nature and impact of specific adolescent concerns) #dok2
  • analyze (how these issues affect adolescents and society) #dok3
  • evaluate (the significance or prevalence of adolescent issues in current society) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can identify a range of issues and concerns facing contemporary adolescents. #dok1
  • I can list examples of challenges such as dating, violence, and eating disorders that affect adolescents today. #dok1
  • I can categorize different types of adolescent issues into areas like health, relationships, and social pressures. #dok2
  • I can describe how specific concerns such as drug use or suicide impact young people and their communities. #dok2
  • I can analyze factors that contribute to issues like teen parenting or dating violence among adolescents. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the relative significance of different adolescent concerns in today’s society using current events or research. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Adolescents today face a complex array of issues that can significantly impact their well-being and development.
  • Understanding the concerns facing contemporary adolescents helps in fostering supportive environments and guiding responsible life choices.
Essential Questions
  • What are the major issues and concerns that adolescents face in contemporary society?
  • How do specific issues like dating violence, drug use, or eating disorders affect adolescents and their futures?
  • What factors contribute to the prevalence of problems such as teen parenting or suicide among young people?
  • How can families, schools, and communities effectively address and support adolescents facing these challenges?
  • In what ways have adolescent concerns changed over time, and how might they continue to evolve?