Students will learn why families are important social institutions and how family structures, household sizes, and living arrangements have changed substantially since the 1970s. In part 1, students will work in groups of three to four to analyze census data so that they may understand these changes. In part 2, students will watch a clip from the show “Modern Family” and compare their observations with census data.
9-12
60 Minutes
The following items are a part of this activity.
Students will analyze census data to examine families as social institutions.
High School Sociology