Relationship of Some Members of the Family – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

How Are We Related?

Parents and Children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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• Your father and mother are your parents
• You are their son or daughter
• Your parents’ son is your brother
• Your parents’ daughter is your sister

Grandparents and Grandchildren 👴👵

• Your father’s parents = Grandparents (Grandpa & Grandma)
• Your mother’s parents = Grandparents too!
• You are their grandchild

Aunts and Uncles 👨👩

• Your father’s brother = Your uncle
• Your father’s sister = Your aunt
• Your mother’s brother = Your uncle
• Your mother’s sister = Your aunt

Cousins 👦👧

• Your uncle’s children = Your cousins
• Your aunt’s children = Your cousins

Quick Family Tree

   Grandpa + Grandma

           |

    —————

    |             |

   Dad          Uncle

    |             |

   You         Cousin

Special Relationships

• Siblings: Brothers and sisters who share same parents
• Twins: Two children born at the same time to same parents
• In-laws: Family members through marriage (like uncle’s wife = aunt)

Remember!

• Older brother = Elder brother
• Younger sister = Younger sister
• We use “Elder” and “Younger” to show who was born first!

EXERCISES

1. Who Am I?

1. I am your mother’s mother. I am your _______
2. I am your father’s brother. I am your _______
3. I am your aunt’s son. I am your _______
4. We have the same parents. You are my _______
5. I am your parent’s daughter. I am your _______

1. Match the Relationships:

1. True or False:

1. Your father’s sister is your aunt. _______
2. Your cousin is your brother. _______
3. You can have more than one grandfather. _______
4. All uncles are your father’s brothers. _______
5. Siblings have the same parents. _______

1. Fill in the Family Tree:

        Grandfather + ___________

                |

        —————-

        |              |

      Father        _______

        |              |

    You & Sister    Cousin

1. Answer these:

1. How many grandparents does everyone have?
2. What do you call your mother’s mother?
3. If you have a brother and sister, how many siblings do you have?

1. My Family Activity:

Write the names of 3 family members and their relationship to you:

1. _________ is my _________
2. _________ is my _________
3. _________ is my _________