Comparing Family Structures
6th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min· Nys 1.1
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast different family structures based on shared characteristics.
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A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or a strong common bond.
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Nuclear families consist of two parents and their children, while single-parent families have only one parent.
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A blended family is when two single-parent families join together, and a chosen family is made up of friends and other supportive people.
