### Social Studies Lesson Plan: Types of Family
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Social Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Types of Family
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify different types of families (nuclear, extended, single-parent).
2. Students will recognize the diversity and value of all family types.
3. Students will share and appreciate their own family structures.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Illustrated books or story about families
- Chart paper and markers
- Family-themed flashcards or pictures
- Crayons, colored pencils, and drawing paper
- Interactive whiteboard or chart for teacher use
- A stuffed toy (optional for circle time)
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#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Warm-Up Activity:** Begin with a brief circle time where each student shares a favorite family activity or a special memory they have with their family.
2. **Story Time:** Read an illustrated book or story about different types of families (e.g., "The Family Book" by Todd Parr). Discuss that families come in all shapes and sizes.
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#### Main Activities (25 minutes):
1. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Using flashcards or pictures, introduce the different types of families:
- **Nuclear Family:** Parents and children living together.
- **Extended Family:** Includes other relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
- **Single-Parent Family:** One parent raising one or more children.
- Explain each family type briefly and ask students if they know anyone who belongs to each type of family.
2. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Draw three columns on the chart paper labeled "Nuclear Family," "Extended Family," and "Single-Parent Family."
- Show different family-themed pictures and ask students to help place them under the correct category.
3. **Creative Drawing (5 minutes):**
- Give each student a piece of drawing paper and ask them to draw a picture of their own family.
- Encourage them to include pets, grandparents, or anyone special in their family.
4. **Sharing (Extra 15 minutes if available):**
- Give students the opportunity to share their drawings with the class and talk about their families.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Recap:** Review the different types of families discussed during the lesson.
2. **Appreciation:** Emphasize that all families are special and unique.
3. **Closing Circle:** Have students stand in a circle and invite each one to say something kind about their family.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students' participation in discussions and their ability to categorize families correctly during the interactive activity.
- Review students' drawings to understand their perception of their own family.
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#### Extension Activity:
- For homework, students can interview a family member and write (or draw) something new they learned about their family's history or traditions.
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This lesson plan aims to foster a sense of belonging and respect for different family structures while ensuring that students appreciate the diversity of families around them.