Interacting with young cousins

Social Studies

• The Year 7 student learns about cultural diversity and traditions by interacting with young cousins from different backgrounds.
• They develop an understanding of family structures and roles within different family units.
• Through discussions and activities with their young cousins, the student gains insight into societal norms and values in different households.
• Understanding local customs and traditions by spending time with young cousins from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Continued development can include engaging in conversations with young cousins about their heritage and traditions, creating a family tree incorporating the various cultural backgrounds, and possibly organizing a family cultural exchange day where the student presents their own family traditions and learns about those of their cousins.

Book Recommendations

• My Family, Your Family by Jen Faulkner: Explores the diversity of family structures and traditions.
• The Kids' Book of World Culture by Simon Adams: Introduces children to different cultures and traditions from around the world.
• Together Apart by Erin A. Craig: A heartwarming story about family and cultural diversity for young readers.