No two families are the same
I can describe the complex range of identities that people in a family may have.
No two families are the same
I can describe the complex range of identities that people in a family may have.
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Lesson details
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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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