Family Types

Introduction

"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."  Johann Schiller

The word “family” is one of the most popular words in all languages. All people know the meaning of it since early childhood. And most of them have their own definition of this word.  Family itself is extremely important. It is the unit on which all societies are built.  It performs many important functions for the society.  There are many different family types found in the world. Studying them may help you to learn something new about your family and appreciate it even more.

Task

"Family is not an important thing, it’s everything." Michael J. Fox

Modern world changes very quickly. Science and technology. Art and fashion. Life itself. And family life, too. Some time ago there were only two, may be three, types of family. But there are many different ones now. Family and its structure always was an interesting topic to study for sociologists. Today you have a great chance to help the modern science. Find some information about types of family; define the type of your own family, give scientists your own opinion and, who knows, maybe you discover a new type! Good luck!

Process

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." Abraham Lincoln

You will be divided into small groups of 2-3 students.

1. In your group try to create a definition of the word “family”. Write it on your papers. Then, using links below, read some other definitions. Do they have anything in common? Are all of them positive? Are all of them “official”? What are the differences between them and your definition? (Be ready to answer these questions)

http://www.yourdictionary.com/family

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=family

http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/a-family-is-like-a-circle

2. You see that there are different definitions. So the families! Watch the PPT about different types of the family and try to define every type you notice. Write your thoughts in the table in given papers.

3. Using links below check your guesses and complete the table.

http://family.lovetoknow.com/about-family-values/types-family-structures

http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/familysingle.htm

http://www1.cyfernet.org/prog/fam/nontradfam.html

4. Despite the changing lifestyles that characterize modern society, the family remains the central element of our life. Families offer companionship, security, and protection against an often uncaring world. But, as you can see. family structure, like society at large, has undergone significant changes in the years. Families, like the people in them, are diverse! But you can always find good thing in every type of the family. Let’s try to do it together! In your group discuss and write at least 2 advantages for each family structure in your papers.

5. Are you ready to check your knowledge? Do the Quiz and send me your results as a screenshot (maha_2003@list.ru)

http://www.quizyourfriends.com/take-quiz.php?id=1309141649241948&a=1&

6. Uhhhhh! You’ve done great job! Now your last step. Choose one of the family types and make a poster about it. Don’t forget to tell the class everything you learnt about this family structure. Tell the class what your own family type is.

Evaluation

 

Exemplary 4

Very good3

Developing 2

Beginning 1

Definition for Family

A group of people living together under the same roof and are related by blood, marriage or adoption.

A family is a group of people who are related.

A family is a group of people living together.

A family consists of mother,father and children,

Quizz

100-75%

75-50%

50-25%

At least one correct answer

List at least two advantages

Students list two advantages of all types

Students list at least one advantage of each  family types

Students list one advantage of most family types

Students list one advantage of at least one family type

Create a poster depicting a family

Originality, creativity, content, clarity.

content, clarity, creativity.

creativity, content.

clarity, content.

 

 

 

 

 
Conclusion

“A man should never neglect his family for business.”  Walt Disney

You have learnt what the Family is, types of the family and the differences and similarities among these types of family.

Moreover, you have shown an appreciation for the family to which they belong and are able to identify the different family type found in the world. You are also able to access information from the Internet on the types of the family.

Credits
Teacher Page

This webquest was created by Maria Kolesnik.