This course explores common challenges faced by both individuals and families: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Throughout this course, students will explore the diverse ways various families function within society as they learn to develop the interpersonal, decision-making and practical everyday skills necessary to transition into adulthood.
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the HIF1O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Introduction | 5 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Achieving Potential | 20 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Relating to Others | 23 Hours |
| Mid Semester Point | ||
| Unit 4 | Living in Families Today | 20 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Managing Family Resources | 20 Hours |
| Unit 6 | Caring for Individuals and Families | 20 Hours |
| Unit 7 | Summarizing Lifestyle Options | 2 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours | |
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory minimum requirement of 14 days enrollment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.