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1. Question
 Click on the family to hear teens talking
about family.
Click to hear real teens talking about
families
 Who are the members of your family?
 What does each member of the family
do to support the whole family?
Image Source: PowerPoint Clip Art
Video Source: Kidshealth.org
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2. Information Sources
“Family structure has changed dramatically over
the last 50 years. The "Leave it to Beaver"
family is no longer the standard, and several
variations on family have been created. There
are six specific types of family structures
identified by society today.” (Michelle Blessing)
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Read about the six specific
types of family structures by
clicking the Cleaver family
below.
After reading, complete the activity linked here.
You will be asked to identify the type of family
based on family members listed as living under
the same roof.
*Be sure to save your document to the Student drive, under your
class period. Name the document with your last name and
Slide 2.
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Image Source:
http://wallyandthebeav.blogspot.com/2010/03/mayfieldohio.html
3. Student Activity
Family structures have been
apart of American television for decades.
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Watch the different clips,
representing all family types, and
identify the type of family on this
worksheet.
Family #1
Family #3
Image Sources: Flintstones Webrockonoline, Family Matters NickAtNight , Secret
Life of The American Teenager Simply-Showbiz
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Video Source: YouTube
Family #2
Family #4
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4. Assessment Activity
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Activity #2
Activity #1
Click the picture to open Part 1 of
the formative assessment.
Using PIXIE you will illustrate your family
structure and describe the role and
responsibilities of each member.
• Use the stickers button in the right hand corner
to access the pictures for family members as
well as a frame for your picture.
• add a page to describe the roles and
responsibilities
See an example of an illustrated family here
(Pixie file)
Image Source: Power Point clip art
5. Enrichment Activities
Create a family tree using
your homework from last
night.
Image Source: Squidoo, BrainPop
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What does it mean to be an adult?
Listen to Tim and Moby as they explain
adulthood.
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6. Teacher Support Materials
BCPS Curriculum
7th Grade Health
Unit 1: Social Skills
Lesson 3: What is a family?
Objective:7.1.2. Students will develop an understanding of positive family
characteristics by examining the similarities and differences of family
structures.
Maryland State Curriculum
MSDE Standard: 4.0. Family Life and Human Sexuality – Students will demonstrate the
ability to use human development knowledge, social skills, and health enhancing
strategies to promote positive relationships and health growth
and development throughout the life cycle.
MSDE Indicator: 4.7.D.1. Examine the elements that contribute to family structure.
Common Core State Standards
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Standards for the 21st Century Learner
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order
to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world
situations, and further investigations.
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
3.0: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
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Time Frame: Two 45 minute class periods
Learning Styles:
Visual
Social
Verbal
Notes to the teacher:
1. Have students notify you when they have finished slide 2
so that they can begin to partner up to complete slide 3.
2. Make sure the computers in the lab have PIXIE installed
in order to complete activity 2 on slide 4.
3. Be sure you have created a Health folder on the student
drive with a folder for each class that will be completing the
activity.
4. For slide 5, the Family Tree, assign homework day 1 for
them to gather the names and birthdates for as many
members of their family. Create a handout with the
members would want on the tree.
Last updated: July 2013
Created Angela Sofinowski, Library Media Specialist
BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2013, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only.
All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.