Question

Illustration with example for the lesson family

Answer 1

Introduction

1. Book Title: All Kinds of Families

2. Author: Norma Simon

3. Publisher and Date: Albert Whitman and Company, 1975

4. Curriculum Developer: Cheryse Hooste

5. Summary: This is a great book that talks about and has pictures of what a family is, different kinds of families around the world, families without a dad or a mom, traditional families, families of people who may not be biologically related, but who live with you, feelings families that many families have, old, young or extended families. It includes the many different family types that your own students may have.

6. Social Studies Relevance: With this book, children may become more aware of the differences in families, traditions, cultures, changes and similarities. They will know what a family is, and learn more about their own heritage.

7. Grade Level Focus: First grade

8. Relationship to Social Studies State Core:

* 6010-0203 Compare similarities and differences among families, school and neighborhoods.
* 6010-0201 Identify how individuals learn from the family, school, and neighborhood.
* 6010-0202 Show ways in which family provides the basic needs of love, food, shelter, clothing, companionship, and protection to their members.
* 6010-0204 Show that every individual has dignity and worth and is unique.
* 6010-0105 Describe possible solutions to problems in the family, school, or neighborhood.