Unit 1 - All in The Family / Research and Inquiry Skills

  • Unit 1 - All in The Family / Research and Inquiry Skills


    This unit establishes the framework for the study of individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. The purposes of families within all societies will be explained first. The diversity of families and the roles of individuals within their families throughout history will be described next. Since this is a research-based study, the unit presents various disciplines and theoretical perspectives from which individual and family behaviours can be viewed. Finally, the social-science research methods used in the study of individuals and families will be described.

    GOALS: 

    By the end of this unit you will be able to 

    1. Understand and apply the Research and inquiry Method for Social Sciences

    2. Understand historical and cultural family definitions, structures and roles within society

    3. Be introduced to the theoretical framework  of Social Studies (Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology) in the context for studying Canadian Families and relationships. 

    • Theories

      Anthropological----------relating to the study of humanity, including human societies, cultures, physical development, and origins

      Psychological---------------relating to human mind, emotions and behaviour

      Sociological -----------things relating to the study of society, its development, structure, and functioning, or to the methods used in sociology.


      1. What is the title of your article, video, song?  Who is the author? 
      2.  What is the date of the article?  
      3.   What is the source of the article? (what publication, website etc.)
      4. Briefly summarize your article, video, song. (4-5 main points only)
      5. What time period does your article refer to?
      6. Analyze your article, song, video for the following:
      7. History of Family
      8.  Changes in Family Structure to Canadian families today
      9.  Family Roles and responsibilities
      10.  Family Members
      11.  Family challenges, problems
      12.  Connect your article, video, song to 1 or all of the 3 Disciplines. Show the connection.
      13. Connect your article, video, song to Canadian families today.