Activities for Chapter 1
Carousel Seminar– Unit 1 4 Topics to be taught 1. Why We Study Children (pg 21) 2. Benefits from Play (pg 25) 3. Family Structures (pg 73) 4. Trends Affecting Families (pg 77) Each group will teach 1 topic
Activity Determine which family structure fits your family now. Then choose one of the other family structures and Write a one-page story about how your life would be different if you lived in the other family structure. Start off: “The family structure I live in now is ___ but if I were in a ___ family my life would have been like this…..
Activity Read the “How Important Is Parenting?” sheet Then write at least 4 paragraphs (must have at least 5 sentences per paragraph) explaining your thoughts on what you read. Refer to the “taking action” at the bottom of the paper to help with your thinking on what you are writing.
Activity Work in groups of 2 to develop questions for a self- assessment test for potential parents. Include at least 25 questions and a scoring system.
Public Service Announcement Write a public service announcement (flyer, billboard, radio…) that informs couples about the responsibilities of having children.