ICSE · Grade 3

Ch. 1: Family and Relations

What is a family? Nuclear and joint families, relations, resemblance, family values — interactive lab for Grade 3.

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A family is a group of people related to each other. It is the basic unit of society.

  • Share household chores
  • Love and respect each other
  • Care for one another
  • Eat at least one meal together — it brings everyone closer!
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Small nuclear

Parents + 1 or 2 children

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Large nuclear

Parents + more than 2 children

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Joint family

Parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts live together

Grandfather Grandmother
Father Mother Uncle / Aunt
Me Brother / Sister Cousin

Children often resemble parents or grandparents — hereditary features. Twins may be identical or fraternal.

🤝Sharing & caring
🙏Respect elders
🎉Celebrate together
💪Support in good & bad times
📚Family = first school
🪔Learn traditions
# Story Aarav asked why mother set many plates. She smiled: “So we can eat together and share our day.” That night the family laughed, talked and felt closer.
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Topics in this chapter

  • What is a family?
    Group of related people — basic unit of society.…
  • Types of families
    Small nuclear, large nuclear, joint family.…
  • Relations
    Parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins.…
  • Family values
    Sharing, caring, respect, traditions, support.…

Philosophy check

  • What is this civilization?
  • Why was it advanced?
  • How did cities work?
  • Where do we still see these ideas?
  • Exams — what will be asked?