Roots for Kids: A Genealogy Guide for Young PeopleAn introduction to genealogy with instructions on how to use sources at home and do research at local, state, and national levels. |
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Page 7 - As a four to five week mini course in which students create a family tree based on home sources of information. Many social studies teachers have their students create a family tree, and this book offers a methodical introduction for best achieving the desired results. 3. As a self-taught genealogy course for grades six and up. A student user can work through the course one lesson at a time, developing his or her own family tree an interest in genealogical research.
Page 7 - ... using. They handled materials with the proper respect and care. The day was a fantastic success for everyone involved. The course had been difficult to prepare due to a lack of materials at a level appropriate for the young reader. That need led directly to this book. It is an attempt to transfer my twelve-week class onto paper - field trips and all.
Page 7 - I had given many mini genealogy sessions to stir up kids' interest in genealogy, and to have them create a pedigree chart based on sources of information from relatives.