What is family? Challenge your scholars to write an encompassing definition of what this word means to them. After reading "It May Be a Family Matter, But Just Try to Define Family," class members discuss the emotional issues surrounding...

What is your history? Scholars work with their own families to create a unique story of the courage and bravery of their ancestors. The third and final part of the series culminates in a creation of not just a family history, but a...

Family and friendship are two very important themes of the historical fiction novel The Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira Woodruff. From video clips and writing prompts to reader's theater and family interviews, this resource...

Students discuss violence and abuse in dating and family relationships, and how to recognize an abusive relationship, explore attitudes about healthy behavior in close relationships, and discuss ways to avoid and get out of unhealthy...

Where is France? Interest young learners in exploring France, French language, and French culture. They identify similarities and differences between French and American families, speak the French words for family members, analyze maps,...

What do families around the world have in common? Explore this theme through the popular animated film My Neighbor Totoro by Hayao Miyazaki. Over the course of two days, pupils view the film, pausing to discuss their own families and the...

In this family relationships worksheet, students read the 17 sentences and complete them with the correct family members' names.

In this interactive family relations learning exercise, learners read the eight sentences that describe a specific family relationship. Students choose the proper word from the drop-down menu to describe the relationship.

Every family has a different story to share. Your learning community examines the checklist that applies to the lesson plan, share some of the teacher's family photos, and look for clues in their own family photos in order to complete a...

Students develop family genealogy charts in search of noticeable genetic relationships between relatives. They research their family and write a reflection on the genetic relationships between individuals on the chart.

Students plan and carryout a family reunion to build family relationships. In this family relationships lesson, students examine ways to build family relations by planning a family reunion. Students use the reunion forms to help them...

Students create a family tree. In this ancestry lesson, students research a country that one of their ancestors is from. Students interview a grandparent and map out a family tree.

In this family life activity, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about family life and relationships. Students complete 7 questions total to get their merit badge.

Little learners can discuss and consider how relationships change. This presentation asks them  if they have brothers and sisters, new babies, or grandparents in the family. They think about who needs help and the type of...

In this family worksheet, students answer short answer questions about families and relationships. Students complete 10 questions total.

Students make a family tree. In this family instructional activity, students brainstorm what the word family means, interview their family members and grandparents, create a family tree, list their family's favorite foods and write an...

First graders create classroom graph of their family members after reading book, Family.

Just what every classroom needs—a poster showing the family tree of Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. From Chaos to Odysseus both gods and mortals are featured.

What role does trust play in diffusing a tense situation? Young social scientists explore trust on a personal and global level during a lesson plan on peace and conflict. After participating in a trust sit, participants work in groups to...

Second graders examine the skills they need to have in order to function successfully in a family unit. They look at how families are different from one another and at the dynamics that exist in the families in this unit of lessons.

Everyone comes from somewhere. An interdisciplinary lesson on Elvira Woodruff's The Orphan of Ellis Island includes discussion starter and writing prompts for the novel, as well as a graphic organizer to help learners begin their...

Pupils plan and carryout a family game night to build family relationships. In this family building lesson, students identify games their families enjoy and use the FCCLA planning process to plan a family game night.

Students trace their family history back to their great-grandparents and examine where their family is from and what types of jobs their ancestors had. They also define different terms used to describe family relations such as...

Learners explore the importance of family communication and cohesiveness.  In this family life lesson, students complete activities which demonstrate the characteristics of a strong family that is committed to staying together.