Create your own
teaching resources

Sign up for a free account to try! It takes less than 20 seconds

Create free account
Teacherbot 23 Mar, 05:01:47

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Subject: Family and Social Studies

Topic: Characteristics, Functions, and Relationships within a Family

Objective: Students will be able to identify the characteristics, functions, and relationships within a family.

Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Handouts with family tree templates
  • Pictures of different types of families
  • Chart paper and markers

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes):

  1. Begin the lesson by asking students to share what they know about families. Write their responses on the whiteboard.

  2. Explain that families come in different shapes and sizes, and that they all have unique characteristics, functions, and relationships.

  3. Show pictures of different types of families (e.g. nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended) and ask students to identify the differences and similarities between them.

  4. Introduce the concept of a family tree and explain that it is a way to show the relationships between family members.

Activity 1: Characteristics of a Family (20 minutes):

  1. Distribute the family tree templates to each student.

  2. Ask students to fill in their family tree with the names of their family members, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

  3. Once they have completed their family tree, ask students to identify the characteristics of their family. For example, they may have a large family, a close-knit family, or a family that enjoys spending time together.

  4. Have students share their family tree and characteristics with the class.

Activity 2: Functions of a Family (20 minutes):

  1. Ask students to brainstorm the different functions of a family. Write their responses on the whiteboard.

  2. Explain that families have many functions, including providing emotional support, financial support, and guidance.

  3. Divide the class into small groups and ask them to discuss the functions of their own family.

  4. Have each group share their findings with the class.

Activity 3: Relationships within a Family (20 minutes):

  1. Ask students to think about the relationships within their family. For example, they may have a close relationship with their siblings, or a distant relationship with a grandparent.

  2. Divide the class into pairs and ask them to discuss the relationships within their family.

  3. Have each pair share their findings with the class.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

  1. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about families.

  2. Write the following questions on chart paper and ask students to respond in writing: What did you learn about families today? What surprised you? What questions do you still have?

  3. Have students share their responses with the class.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussions and activities, as well as their completion of the family tree template and written reflection.