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Students interview their parents or other relatives about what it was like where they grew up. They use outline maps to create "genealogical atlases." Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the difficulties of tracing African-American genealogies, and explain the two types of DNA tests involved in finding African-American origins. They evaluate the reasons for the African slave trade and its impact in modern society. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students examine the genealogy of King Arthur. They create a poster of his family tree and shares with the class. They also place other key figures of the time period on the poster to put his life in perspective. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore their ancestral background while they experience genealogy. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students participate in introductory level genealogical activities in this series of lessons. They complete the timeline and quiz online. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students use primary and secondary sources to conduct genealogical research on the challenges faced by those who immigrated to Canada. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study genetic lineages and explore several different DNA tests (admixture, mitochondrial DNA, and y-chromosome) that are used to trace genetic heritage. They watch a video, then use genealogical charts to trace genetic data. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students discuss the changing nature of immigration. They discuss their own family history and how people record family history. They begin genealogy research into their own family history and complete forms as they progress. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students listen to a lecture on different immigration waves from U.S. history and compare various immigration trends. They conduct genealogical research on their own families and arrange their findings in a chart. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students gather material about family history by talking to relatives, complete authentic Internet research using email and listservers, and create multimedia presentation based on their findings. Full Review »