Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

SS10.S.8

Describe the structure and function of the family unit, including traditional, extended, nuclear, single-parent, and blended families involving the roles of parent, child, and spouse.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Many different types of families exist.
  • There are many different types of problems facing families.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Discussing the factors that affect families.
  • Differentiate among types of families.
  • Debate causes and effects of common problems affecting families.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are factors that affect families.
  • There are different types of families.
  • There are many causes and effects of common problems that affect families.

Vocabulary

  • family
  • traditional family
  • extended family
  • nuclear family
  • single-parent family
  • blended family
  • parent
  • child
  • spouse
  • abuse
  • divorce
  • teen pregnancy
  • poverty
  • addiction
  • family violence
  • elder care
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