Genealogy in the Classroom

Genealogy in the Classroom
Professional Development Workshop and Resource for Educators by Midge Frazel

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As a classroom project, genealogy or family history can help support student instruction in history, writing, health and character education. Students in middle and high school can gain organizational, research and presentation skills while working as individuals or as part of a team. on personal or community history.

Getting To Know Your Ancestors: Genealogy Makes History Come Alive!
Handout in Adobe Acrobat Reader format

Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Genealogy Web sites for 2007

Background Information for Teachers
Companion Web Site for Climbing Your Family Tree Online and Off-Line Genealogy for Kids by Ira Wolfman
Family Tree Semi-Circle Craft	Paper Family Tree Craft
Articles to Read
Family History in the Classroom by Maureen Taylor	Junior Genealogists by Allison Stacy
Why Genealogy is Important for Children by Maureen Taylor	Remembering Family at the Holidays by Maureen Taylor
Ideas from and for the Classroom
EDSITEment Lesson Plan: Where Did I Come From? (grades 3 to 5)
Janice Brightman's Genealogy WebQuest	Family Trees Lesson Plan
NY Times Learning Network:All in the Family Discovering Relatives and the Genetic Connections between Them	Boy Scout Merit Badge Requirements
Finding Your Families	Step-By-Step Guide to a Genealogical Treasure Hunt
The Sources: Best Places to Check for Ancestor's Records	How to Find and Use Documents about Your Family
Your Heredity Adobe Acrobat Reader format	How to Help Others Enjoy Your Genealogical Discoveries
Timelines of Clothing and Hairstyles	Family Traits Day see how an elementary classroom examines traits in families
Celebrate! Family History Month in October	Celebrate Grandparent's Day and Family History
Oral History and Interviews
42Explore Topic: Oral History	Oral History Interview Sheet
Thirteen Steps to a Successful Interview
Alternative Ideas
Genealogy information about famous and historical people
Celebrity Trees artists, athletes, first families, royalty and historical figures	Legendary Lines Look for Legendary lines on the right side
Genealogy of the Presidents United States and other countries too
Fun and Famous Family Trees	Notable Kin Dr. Robert J. O'Hara (Middlebury College)
Examples of Curriculum Related Alternative Ideas
Ellis Island Resources for Tired Teachers by Midge Frazel	Thomas Alva Edison by Midge Frazel
Paul Revere's Ancestry	Benjamin Franklin's Family Tree http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/family/famtree.html
Lizzie Andrew Borden http://www.idreamof.com/famous/bios/borden_lizzie_andrew.html from I Dream of Genealogy: Famous and Infamous Connecting History and Genealogy: The Lizzie Borden Project

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This Web page and companion workshop was created with the help and support of: Maureen Taylor of Taylor and Strong, Ancestral Connections Thanks!
Midge Frazel midgef@midgefrazel.net P.O. Box 159 Bridgewater, MA 02324	Member since 2002 of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
http://www.midgefrazel.net/genealogyclass.html	James A. Barber, Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient

Genealogy in the Classroom

Genealogy in the Classroom

Professional Development Workshop and Resource for Educators by Midge Frazel