Web Links

Unit 4: Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships

Chapter 10, Lesson 1
Family Works—Building Supportive Relationships
One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is communication. At this Web site, you will learn about the five levels of communication. Provide an example of a relationship in your life for each level listed on this site. Explain why this relationship is an example of the particular level.One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is communication. At this Web site, you will learn about the five levels of communication. Provide an example of a relationship in your life for each level listed on this site. Explain why this relationship is an example of the particular level.

Chapter 11, Lesson 1
Communication: The Name of the Game
Communication, compromise, and cooperation are essential ingredients in healthy relationships. At this Web site, learn how to improve these skills for healthier relationships with parents and other family members. If you would like, you can type in your answers to the questions and print your responses. What areas of communication can you improve?

Chapter 11, Lesson 3
What Is Child Maltreatment?
Gain a better understanding of what child abuse is. At this Web site, you will learn how child abuse is defined by law as well as how to distinguish between the various types of child abuse. For each type of abuse mentioned on this site, write a one-sentence definition.

Chapter 12, Lesson 1
Family Works—Friendship Is Important to Teens
Why are your friends an important aspect of your life? At this Web site, you will discover why friendship is so crucial during your teen years. Write a brief paragraph that summarizes the importance of friendship for teens.

Chapter 13, Lesson 4
Child Abuse Prevention
Do you want to know how you can help prevent child abuse? At this Web site, you will learn about The Front Porch Project®, the American Humane’s program to get communities involved in preventing child abuse. Write a brief article for your school newspaper that summarizes The Front Porch Project.