No two families are the same
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the complex range of identities that people in a family may have.
Key learning points
- Families can have complex features.
- Many families have multiple cultures in their make-up.
- The unique nature of our family is part of who we are.
Keywords
Unique - being one of a kind or different from others
Feature - something important or interesting about someone
Religion - believing in and worshipping a god or gods, often with special rules, stories and celebrations
Ethnicity - the group you belong to with shared culture, language, history and traditions
Culture - the way of life for a group of people, including foods, language, music and celebrations
Common misconception
All families should be the same.
All families and family members are unique.
Teacher tip
You might want to link this lesson to events in your setting which celebrate diversity.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
not the same as something else
being one of a kind or different from others
when someone or something is invited and welcomed into a group
Q2.What makes a family special?
Q3.All families have a mum and a dad. True or false?
Q4.How should we treat people who have a different ethnicity to us?
Q5.How can we learn about different ethnicities?
Q6.Which statements are true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
believing in and worshipping a god or gods
the group you belong to with shared culture, history and traditions
the way of life for a group of people, including foods and language
Q2.Families can have complex ...
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.What does ethnicity refer to?
Q5.Which statement is false?
Q6.Why is diversity a good thing?
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