What is a Family?

by Cherrol McGhee and Jane Carr

Introduction · Question · Background Info · Individual Roles · Group Process
Rubric · Conclusion · Teacher's Guide

Individual Roles

Now you have an idea of how families can be different. So "What is a Family?"

Each group will become a member of a different family. Find out all about your new family and report back to the class. Your talk will include these points.


Your Group's Talk

Your group's talk must last at least 5 minutes.
Decide what each person will talk about.
Your group must talk about these ideas at least:-


1. Show a map and tell where your family lives.
2. Who is in your family?
3. What is their favourite food?
4. How do they dress?
5. Interesting Facts - school, holidays, games they play...
6. How is this family different from the families in your class?