Changing Families
Class 4 · Environmental Studies
3 ideas in Class 4 Environmental Studies, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Reasons Families Change
Part of: Reasons Families Change
A new baby joins Nimmi’s family, Tsering’s father receives a work transfer, and Nazli’s cousin gets married. Each event may change routines, relationships or where family members live.
Why it matters. Families can change for many reasons. Understanding change helps children respond with care and notice how people support one another.
Try it in two minutes
- Identify the event or relationship described.
- Think about how the change may affect people.
- Discuss how family members can support one another.
Try at home. Ask a trusted relative about one change in your family over time.
Family Relationships Across Generations
Part of: Family Relationships Across Generations
A family tree shows how relatives are connected. Comparing a grandparent’s family when they were young with a family today can reveal changes in its members and size.
Why it matters. Family histories help children understand relationships and how households can change over generations. Every family can be different.
Try it in two minutes
- Identify the event or relationship described.
- Think about how the change may affect people.
- Discuss how family members can support one another.
Try at home. Ask a trusted relative about one change in your family over time.
Learning and Choices for the Future
Part of: Learning and Choices for the Future
The chapter describes girls who want to return to school after leaving it early. Adults and community support can help children continue learning and make plans for their futures.
Why it matters. Education gives children opportunities to learn and develop their abilities. Children deserve support and time to study and grow.
Try it in two minutes
- Identify the event or relationship described.
- Think about how the change may affect people.
- Discuss how family members can support one another.
Try at home. Ask a trusted relative about one change in your family over time.
What your child will practise
- Family Relationships Across Generations: Desert Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Family Relationships Across Generations: Ocean Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Family Relationships Across Generations: Treasure Quest (Match It Up)
- Learning and Choices for the Future: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Reasons Families Change: Garden Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Family Relationships Across Generations (8 questions)
- Quiz: Learning and Choices for the Future (8 questions)
- Quiz: Reasons Families Change (8 questions)