Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
Course Name:
Managing Personal
And Family Resources
Ministry Guidelines: Social Sciences
and Humanities, 2000
Course Code:
Teacher:
Textbook:
HIR 3C1
Level:
Room:
Replacement Cost:
Number:
Managing Personal
Resources
College
$100.00
Course Overview:
This course explores how to use human, material, and community resources effectively, and how to make informed choices
with respect to clothing purchases, finance, food and nutrition, housing, and transportation. Students will learn about the
dynamics of human interaction; how to make responsible choices in their transition to postsecondary education and careers;
and strategies to enable them to manage time, talent, and money effectively. This course also introduces students to skills used
in researching and investigating resource management.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Self and Others: Overall Expectations
Identify the personal resources necessary to make a smooth transition from adolescence to adulthood;
Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of human interaction and communication with others;
Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges involved in human interaction.
Personal and Social Responsibilities: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of models of formal decision making;
Identify the principles of and techniques required for effective management of personal and family resources (e.g.,
time, money, talent);
Analyse the role that responsible consumerism plays in independent and family living.
Preparing for the Challenges of the Future: Overall Expectations
Identify and describe occupations for which they are well suited, taking into account their personal resources;
Demonstrate an understanding of how traditional forms of employment compare with various alternative forms;
Analyse how families are affected by global disparities in wealth and resources.
Social Structures: Overall Expectations
Identify and describe the major expenses of individuals and families throughout the stages of life;
Explain the effects of economic and business trends on the family;
Identify the options and services available to individuals and families for managing resources;
Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Overall Expectations
Use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of issues relating to the management of
personal and family resources;
Effectively use a variety of print and electronic sources and telecommunications tools to research information;
Correctly use terminology associated with the management of personal and family resources;
Communicate the results of their inquiries effectively.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on unit tests, assignments, reflections, and group work.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
100%
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of zero
applies.
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