This document outlines a three-week lesson plan on families for students. The plan compares different family types, examines family structures in the Caribbean including the impact of slavery. It explores functions of families and preparing for parenthood. Students analyze how ancestral groups and social changes influenced family structures over time. Activities include defining family-related terms and discussing statements about the importance of families to society.

2. Describe three family unions that exist in the Caribbean following guided reading activity.

3. Discuss six functions of the family following group work.

4. Infer, based on prior knowledge at least three measures that should be taken to ensure readiness for parenthood.

5. Accurately identify different patterns of family structure following extended and in-class activity.

6. Outline the influence of at least three ancestral groups on the structure of families in the Caribbean today following class activity.

7. Express, orally, three ways in which social changes has impacted on family life following class discussion.

9. Family Unions in the Caribbean

10. Functions of the Family

11. Preparing for Parenthood

12. Patterns of family Structure (Kinship Terms)

13. Impact of Ancestral Groups on Family Structure Today (including) The Family during Slavery.

14. Social Change and the Family

16. Advantages and disadvantages of each family type.

18. State three advantages and disadvantages of each family type

19. Explain two functions of the family following group work.

20. State three measures that should be taken to ensure readiness for parenthood.

21. Describe three patterns of family structure.

22. Outline the influence of at least one ancestral group on the structure of families in the Caribbean today .

23. State three ways in which social changes has impacted on family life following class discussion.

24. State the meaning of the terms divorce, alimony, legal separation, Annulment of marriage, marriage. Culminating Activity:<br />Students will complete multiple choice tests on pages 68-73 of text. <br />