**Lesson Plan: Family and Community**
**Grade:** 1st Grade
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Subject:** Social Studies
**Topic:** Family and Community
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### Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of family and the different roles each family member can have.
2. Recognize the various parts of a community and the different people who work to make it function.
3. Develop an appreciation for the diversity within their family and community.
### Materials Needed:
- Chart paper and markers
- Pictures of different types of families and community members
- Crayons, colored pencils, and drawing paper
- Glue sticks and construction paper
- A picture book about families or communities (e.g., "The Family Book" by Todd Parr or "Whose Hands Are These?" by Miranda Paul)
### Standards Addressed:
1.1.2 Understand how individuals work together as families and community members.
1.1.3 Identify roles and responsibilities within their family and community.
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### Lesson Procedure:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Begin with a Story:** Read a picture book that describes different types of families or community members.
- For example, "The Family Book" by Todd Parr covers a wide range of families in a simple and engaging format.
2. **Discussion Prompt:** Ask students to think about their own family and one thing they do together that makes them happy.
#### Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
1. **Define Family and Community:**
- On a piece of chart paper, write "Family" and ask students for words that come to mind when they think of the word. Write these words around the term.
- Do the same for the word "Community."
2. **Show Pictures:**
- Display images of different types of families (nuclear, extended, single-parent, etc.)
- Display images of community helpers (teachers, doctors, firefighters, etc.)
3. **Explain Roles:**
- Discuss the roles of different family members (e.g., parents caregiving, children’s roles in the household).
- Explain how various community helpers contribute to the community's well-being.
#### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Create a Family Tree:**
- Provide students with drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw their family members and label each member.
- Use construction paper to create a tree outline where students can place their family drawings.
2. **Identify Community Helpers:**
- Show pictures of community helpers and discuss their roles.
- Ask children to name community helpers they see in their neighborhoods.
#### Independent Activity (10 minutes)
1. **My Family and Community:**
- Each student creates a poster that includes a drawing of their family on one side and drawings of community helpers on the other.
- Encourage them to include labels or small explanations next to each drawing.
#### Sharing (5 minutes)
1. **Gallery Walk:**
- Have students display their posters around the classroom.
- Conduct a gallery walk where students can walk around and look at each other’s work.
2. **Sharing with the Class:**
- Choose a few volunteers to share one thing about their family and one thing about their community helpers.
#### Closure (5 minutes)
1. **Review Key Points:**
- Ask students to recall one thing they learned about families and one thing they learned about community helpers.
2. **Closing Statement:**
- Emphasize how every family is unique and important and how everybody in a community plays a vital role.
### Assessment:
- **Informal Observation:**
- Monitor students’ engagement during discussions and activities.
- Check for understanding through their drawings and labels on the posters.
- **Questions and Responses:**
- Ask open-ended questions to gauge their grasp of the concepts.
### Extensions:
- **Home Assignment:**
- Ask students to bring a photo of their family and share it with the class next time.
- **Field Trip:**
- Plan a visit to a local community helper (e.g., fire station, library) to see them in action.
### Accommodations:
- **For Students with Learning Disabilities:**
- Provide additional help with drawing or physically cutting and pasting materials.
- Use larger print or picture symbols for easier understanding.
- **For English Language Learners:**
- Use simple, clear language and visual aids.
- Pair them with a buddy who can help translate or explain concepts.
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**Note:** This lesson aims to foster a sense of belonging and understanding among first graders, giving them an appreciation for their own family structures and the essential roles within their community.