Unit 5:Dating

Lesson 23:

Purposes of Dating

Bell Quiz1. What is Risk?2. Define the difference

between Love and Infatuation?

3. What are the three stages of Dating?

4. 5.

Ruminate

Use it in a

sentence…

V: To Meditate, Muse or

Ponder

Competencies• Identify the qualities

that make a good date.• Analyze the realities,

purposes and types of dating.

• Plan and Implement a creative date.

Dating Game

Let’s Talk Dating• Name: ___________________

1. My first date was . . .

2. My dream date would be . . .

3. My most memorable date was . . .

4. My worst date was . . .

5. I think dating should be . . .

The ThreePurposes of Dating

Guess ?????

Socialization• To develop appropriate social

skills.• To practice getting along with

others in different settings.

Guess?????

Recreation• To have fun and enjoy the

companionship of others.• To try new and different

activities.

Guess?????

Mate Selection• To see others in many

different settings• To compare the personality

and characteristics of many people.

The Baskin-Robbins Theory

Do not decide on a favorite flavor until you have

tried at least 31 different ones.

Committing yourself to one person too early is like deciding “pralines and

cream” is the only one for you before you have even tried all the kinds that may

be even better!

Do not look for

the “Right Date!”

Be the “Right Date!”

Lets Practice…

Ice Cream Party!!!!

I Hate it When…..1. All the boys will move to the right side

of the room.2. All the girls will move to the left side

of the room.3. Select a writer for your group.4. At the top of the paper write….”I Hate

it When.”5. As a group write down things you hate

that the opposite sex does on dates.

I Love it When……1. Stay in your same groups.2. At the top of the paper write ”I Love

it When….”3. Choose a scribe or keep the same

one.4. Now list all of the things that you

like from the opposite sex on a date.

Creative Dates

Here is a list

of creative

dates.

Dating Hints

1. Don’t wear

something you’re not

used to wearing.

2. Have a Game Plan

3. Don’t be Late!

4. Don’t say yes to a date just to avoid

hurting someone’s feelings.

5. Don’t be horrified if you do something

klutzy.

6. Bring Money

Date Assignment

• Copy the list of the ideal qualities in a date written by the opposite sex in the class.

• Ask someone on a date for at least two hours. This person could be a relative (Brother, sister, mom, or dad) friend, or classmate.

• The date can not cost more than $5.00.• On the date you must do everything

that an ideal date would do.• Have your date sign a sheet of paper

saying that they went with you.

Group work Pro and Cons of Hanging OUT

• Make a list of Pro’s and Con’s of Hanging Out.

• Write one statement that summarizes your thoughts about Hanging OUT.