Thematic unit guide Demonstrate openness to the diversity of
family models in society. Students aged 9 to 12 Arts and Culture
Films Used in this Unit George and Rosemary (8 min 48 s)
Stitches in Time (5 min 16 s) Every Child (6 min 13 s) Cuckoo,
Mr. Edgar! (13 min 9 s) Computer, Internet connection,
videocassette player, TV set, sheets from a white conference
flip chart, markers, magazines and books illustrating a variety
of family models, and art materials. This unit will help
students become aware of the diverse family models that exist
side-by-side in a modern society. It will also make them aware
of the stages through which a human being passes in the course
of his/her life, as well as the needs specific to each stage.
The unit comprises four activities associated with the theme
Family Album, as well as a closure activity. The teacher’s notes
in the appendix are important to read before presenting the unit
in class. Film title: Every Child/Chaque enfant Directed by:
Fedorenko, Eugene Length: 06 min 13 s