Exploring Families

The "Exploring Families" unit delves into the diverse and meaningful concept of family. Through engaging activities and discussions, students embark on a journey to understand what constitutes a family and explore the roles and relationships within them. From identifying family members to uncovering the similarities and differences among families in the classroom, this unit fosters a deeper appreciation for the intricate dynamics and bonds that define familial connections. By examining various family structures and characteristics, students gain insight into the rich tapestry of human relationships and the importance of acceptance and understanding within diverse family units. Through exploration and reflection, students develop a greater sense of empathy and respect for the unique experiences and backgrounds that shape each family's story.

8 x 1 hour lessons

Cross curriculum

30x resources/worksheets

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Curriculum content descriptions

Australian Curriculum - (QLD/SA/WA/NT/TAS/ACT)

ACHASSI001

Pose questions about past and present objects, people, places and events

ACHASSI002

Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided

ACHASSI003

Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps

ACHASSI004

Sequence familiar objects and events

ACHASSI005

Explore a point of view

ACHASSI006

Compare objects from the past with those from the present and consider how places have changed over time

ACHASSI007

Interpret data and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

ACHASSI008

Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

ACHASSI009

Reflect on learning to propose how to care for places and sites that are important or significant

ACHASSI010

Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location

ACHASSK011

Who the people in their family are, where they were born and raised and how they are related to each other

ACHASSK013

How the stories of families and the past can be communicated, for example, through photographs, artefacts, books, oral histories, digital media and museums

NSW

HTe-2

Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication

GEe-2

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools

HTe-1

Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others

VIC

VCGGC060

Collect and record geographical data and information from the field and other sources

VCGGC061

Represent data and the location of places and their features by constructing tables, plans and labelled maps

VCGGC062

Interpret data and information to draw conclusions and describe the direction and location of places, using terms such as north, south, opposite, near, far

VCHHC054

Identify the content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places or events

VCHHK058

Who the people in their family are, describe where they were born and raised and how they are related to each other and how their stories are communicated and shared

VCHHK059

Differences in family structures of families and the role of family groups today, and what they have in common and how these have changed or remained the same over time

Overview

Inquiry Questions:

What makes a family?
Who are my family members?
What are some similarities and differences between families in the classroom?

Learning Intention

We are learning to identify the people in our family, e.g. mother, father, grandparent, where they were born and raised and the relationships between family members.
We are learning to identify how stories of families and the past can be shared, e.g. photographs, books, toys, medals, jewellery, artwork, stories, museums.