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Kinship System

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Yupiit School District

3

Social Studies

Kinship System

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the family tree and their relations.

2 weeks

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A culturally knowledgeable student is well grounded in the history and cultural traditions of the local community.

Detailed Description
Procedure:
1. Introduce names of kin.
2. Assign homework where students ask parents and family members about kin.
3. Learn the names of kin relations.
4. Write short summaries of each kinship names.
5. Design family tree with the family.

Task Management Skill
Systems: Understands complex inter-relationships

Vocabulary

qetunraq- son
iluraraq- male cousin
nengauk- son in law
ilungaq- female cousin
uicungaq- male from brother and sister's child
ukurraq- daughter in law
nuliacungaq- female brother and sister's child
tutgar- grand children
amauq- great grandmother and grandfather
maurluq-grandmother
apaurluq-grandfather
aanaq- mother
aataq- father
atataq- uncle from father's brothers
acak- aunt from father's sister
anaanaq- aunt from mothers sisters
angak- uncle from mothers brothers
nurraq- nephews and nieces
kinguqliq- younger brother
panik- daughter

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Procedure:
1. Introduce names of kin.
2. Assign homework where students ask parents and family members about kin.
3. Learn the names of kin relations.
4. Write short summaries of each kinship names.
5. Design family tree with the family.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand
Core Skills: reading, information acquisition and management, annalytical thinking

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis
Core skills: analytical thinking, mathematics, relational thinkingCore skills: analytical thinking, mathematics, relational thinking

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade3

SubjectSocial Studies

Date Created2/6/1997

Unit TitleKinship System

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete2 weeks

Cultural ConceptThe student will demonstrate the knowledge of the family tree and their relations.

Outcome Area
Traditions/Family

State Standard
 A culturally knowledgeable student is well grounded in the history and cultural traditions of the local community.

District Outcome 1:
Understand the history of your family.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
Procedure:
1. Introduce names of kin.
2. Assign homework where students ask parents and family members about kin.
3. Learn the names of kin relations.
4. Write short summaries of each kinship names.
5. Design family tree with the family.

Specific Grading Critieria:
> Students will discuss with own family of relatives and name them in their Yup'ik relation terms.
>Students will learn pronunciation of family kinship names or relations.
>The students will learn to make a family tree and learn their relatives' names.

General Grading Critieria:
> Completeness and accuracy

SCAN Skill
Systems: Understands complex inter-relationships

Resources
1. Family and relatives
2. Materials- Yup'ik dictionary see diagram of kinship, make copies

Specific Grading Critieria> Students will discuss with own family of relatives and name them in their Yup'ik relation terms.
>Students will learn pronunciation of family kinship names or relations.
>The students will learn to make a family tree and learn their relatives' names.

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