Family Studies focuses on human growth and development, interpersonal relationships, human and material resources management, and social and physical environments. The curriculum encourages students to use decision-making, communication, and problem-solving processes in various learning situations. The overall aim is to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to meet the challenge of our dynamic and complex society. In Family and Society 10, students learn about different types of families and how these depend on culture and time period. Students also learn the keys to success in maintaining relationships and ending negative ones. Additionally, this course includes content on challenges that families face, including the impacts of society on the family and the ethics of cultural appropriation. The course culminates in students solving a service design challenge using the Applied Design method.