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Family Tree
A unique twist on a family tree project is a fun alternative to the traditional family tree drawing. This 3D family tree would make a great display for back to school night or open house. Presenting all the important people in their...
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"Me and My Family Tree"
Young scholars explore genealogy by reading a family history book in class. In this family tree lesson, students read the story Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney and discuss their own family history. Young scholars identify what the...
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My Family Tree
In this family tree worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the names of pictures of themselves, their parents, and their paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Activity Suggestions for When Everybody Wore a Hat
Students complete a number of activities as part of a study of When Everybody Wore a Hat. In this book study of When Everybody Wore a Hat, students interview relatives, make a hat and paper bag puppets, and create a family tree.
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My Family Worksheet
In this my family activity, students draw a picture of the people in their family and write a few sentences about their family.
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Genealogy Today
A great resource for families who are tracing their family tree. Get started by reading tips on organizing and connecting with fellow family tree searchers.
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The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation: Genealogy Learning Center
How did your family come to America? When did they arrive? Chances are, they came into America by boat through Ellis Island. Check here for suggestions to get your family history research going.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Where I Come From
This lesson plan directs children to learn about their family histories by visiting sites that connect them to the homelands of their ancestors.