The teenage years can be tough. Young people face many problems that can, at times, seem almost insurmountable.
But for parents of teenagers, watching their children deal with these problems can be even tougher. Parents want to help their children solve the problems they face, but often teenagers would rather face the problems on their own.
Understanding teen issues from both points of view will help teenagers solve problems and know when to act independently and when to rely on their parents or others for support.
On the left hand side of this page is a link to eLibrary Canada. eLibrary Canada is a good source for research information on any topic. Ask your teacher librarian for information on how to access this useful database of information.
On the right hand side of this page, you will find a list of teenage issues and some websites which will help you find information about these particular topics. You might like to use these as a starting point.
No matter where you find your information, remember to write down the relevant information on your working bibliography. You'll need that information as you complete your project. Make sure that you find information from at least 3 different sources.
Family Managment 11 - Project
To complete your assignment, you may choose to do:
- an essay
- a poster
- a powerpoint presentation
- an oral presentation
Select a topic that is of interest to you that relates to Teen issues. It may be a topic already discussed in class, but each student in class must do a different topic.
Find information about your topic in magazines, encyclopedia, films, texts, newspapers, or from reputable on line resources.
As you complete your project, make sure you:
- show how the topic relates to or affects the family.
- describe the topic or issue in detail.
- indicate what you have learned about this topic that you didn't know before.
- include footnotes and a bibliography to indicate where your information came from.
- conclude your project with a statement of your opinion on the topic and where you think the topic will lead to, and how it will affect families or individuals, either now or in the future.
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