Subject: Social Studies Type of Lesson: Internet use, discussion, group work

Grade: 10 CSEC OBJ: Students should be able to:

A 3 compare different family types
and unions in the Caribbean.

Term: 1. Unit Number 1 Family Types and Unions

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Duration: 135 Week Number: 2

Lesson Number 4 Family Types in the Caribbean

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Objectives
As a result of this lesson, the student will be able to:
1) state the advantages of family types which exist in the Caribbean.
2) identify the disadvantages associated with family types which
exist in the Caribbean.
3) suggest ways in which family members can best deal with the
disadvantages associated with the family type they belong to.
4) cooperate in completing group activity.

Prerequisite Student Knowledge

The student should be familiar with:
1) the definition of the family in Grade 7 ROSE.
2) the names given to family types in the Caribbean in Grade 7
ROSE.
3) the type of family they belong to.
4) the functions of the family in Grade 7 ROSE.

Important Points
1) Diverse family forms exist in the Caribbean. Families differ in
size, the way they are made up and the kind of relationship on
which the family is based. Families have the first and foremost
influence on our development.
2) The main family types in the Caribbean are nuclear, single-parent,
extended, blended/reconstituted/reorganized/step parent and
sibling.

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 3) For each type of family there are advantages and disadvantages
that affect individual family members and how they relate to each
other. These advantages and disadvantages also affect persons
outside the family. Some family types may experience more
advantages or disadvantages than another family type.

Key Terms

extended family family nuclear family

reconstituted/blended/step- sibling family single parent

parent/reorganized family

Challenge Areas
a. Students will conduct interviews with members of different
family types to find out how accepting they are of the family
type they belong to and the particular challenges they face as
members of this type of family.

b. Students will compare and share the responses they have

received with those of other members of the class.

c. Students will prepare a handout about the advantages and

disadvantages of the different family types and design their
own appropriate graphics.

d. Students will be instructed to place their handout in the school

library after teacher has checked its contents.

Equipment/Materials Needed
Internet connectivity, multimedia equipment and computers

Note to Teacher
Ensure that you are knowledgeable about the main family types which
are found in the Caribbean and the advantages and disadvantages
associated with each. Be prepared to entertain questions and comments
from the students as these may be based on their personal experiences.
This can help to enlighten other students who belong to different
family types. Check to see if computers are working properly and the
internet is connected so students can open links quickly.

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Teachers Lesson Notes

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Introduction
1) All About Family View picture, discussion

a. Ask students to study the picture of the family below. Ask

them these questions.
i. Which type of family is shown in the picture?
ii. How many generations are present?
iii. What are two problems that may arise in this type
of family?
iv. What are three other family types you know which
may also experience problems?

Expected answers:
i. Extended family
ii. 3
iii. Overcrowding; lack of privacy pressure on the
sole breadwinner to support the family;
generation gap
v. Single parent; nuclear, sibling; step-parent

b. Let students give their answers in discussion format.

Encourage them to listen to the responses of their
classmates. Ask students to note their responses for use
later on in the class.

Figure 4.1: One type of family

c. Inform the students that in this lesson they will be looking

at the types of families in the Caribbean and the advantages
and disadvantages of each as outlined in the lesson
objectives.
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Body of Lesson
1) What are the advantages of the each family type? Game,
discussion

a. Direct students to complete the activity below:

idea of creating a matching game where students match the
advantages with the family types. Advantages for each
type:
Nuclear financial stability because both parents are
working
Single Parent absence of spousal conflict
Extended cultural traditions are easily passed on
Sibling members learn to be more responsible
Step Parent may produce new siblings

b. Next, ask students to suggest other advantages for each

family type in addition to the ones in the game. After
hearing their suggestions and discussing them tell them to
write them down in their notebooks.

2) What are the disadvantages of each family type? Game,

discussion

a. Direct students to complete the activity below:

idea of creating a matching game where students match the
disadvantages with the family types. Disadvantages for each
type:
Nuclear in the event of death or divorce the family unit
breaks up
Single Parent parent may experience loneliness
Extended lack of privacy
Sibling child may take on adult responsibilities too early
Step Parent conflict when it comes to discipline

b. Next, ask students to suggest other advantages for each

family type in addition to the ones in the game. After
hearing their suggestions and discussing them tell them to
write them down in their notebooks.

c. Next, let students read from the link below to reinforce the
advantages and disadvantages of family types they have
discovered in the games.

http://www.edu.dudley.gov.uk/lcentre/learning_centre/family.h
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 In Class Assignment

1) Direct students to work in pairs and create a quotation or slogan

that they think will best encourage families facing problems

Out-of-Class Assignment/Homework
1) Suggests to students that they visit the various websites in the
lesson and do their own reading about family types in the
Caribbean.

Glossary of Terms

blended family a nuclear family where members of former

families come together.

extended family family which includes three or more generations

living under the same roof

family group of people related by blood, marriage or

adoption who live under the same roof
supporting each other economically, socially and
emotionally

nuclear family married or unmarried couple who share reside

with their child/children

sibling family household in which siblings live together with no

parents

single parent one parent living with child/children

family

CSEC Questions
1) State TWO advantages and TWO disadvantage of the single parent
family? 4 mks.

2) Describe TWO advantages the nuclear family has over the

extended family. 4 mks.

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3) Suggest THREE ways in which family members can best solve any
conflict they face. 6 mks.

4) Say why each of your suggestions will work 6 mks.

TOTAL 20 MKS.

Recommended Materials
Website to visit
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/advantages-of-the-traditional-nuclear-
family.html

Bibliography
Brathwaite, S. & Reynolds, P. (2004). Social Studies for Self-Study
and Distance Learning. Caribbean Examination Council.

Sandy, M. (2012). Social Studies Essentials for CSEC. Kingston:

Carlong Publishers Caribbean Ltd.

__________ (2009). The Gleaners Youthlink CSEC Revision Guide

Social Studies. Kingston: Selectco Publications Ltd.

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