Lesson Plan
Family Ties Lesson Plan
Students will identify various family roles, relationships, and traditions by completing a graphic organizer about their own families and sharing insights with peers.
Understanding diverse family structures fosters empathy, social awareness, and respect, helping students appreciate differences and strengthen communication skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Partner Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Independent Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Class Share and Closure
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Family Ties: Exploring Family Dynamics
Lesson Objectives
Today’s Agenda
What Are Family Dynamics?
Why Study Family Dynamics?
Partner Discussion
Graphic Organizer Example
Independent Reflection
Class Share
Closure & Key Takeaways

Worksheet


Worksheet

