SS10.S.8

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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