Introduction

Class, here's your chance! We have been studying various cultures for the past several weeks, and now we are going to discover our own. (Social Studies 2.1) I want you to take this opportunity to trace the history of your own families, compare your daily life to those that came long before yours, and create a wonderful family timeline rich of your very own culture to share with the rest of the class! This hunt will give you the foundations to begin the journey to your roots... Good Luck!

Questions

1. What is genealogy?
   -How does this site help you to track your own?
   
   
2. What information do you need to know to create your family tree?
   -Use the information that you have to begin your own family tree.
   
   
3. What types of culture have influenced my family history?
   -Search this site for culture specific genealogical information.
   
   
4. What is a coat of arms?
   -Use this site to creatively construct a coat of arms that depicts your family history.
   
   
5. How does a family time line differ from a family tree?
   -Use this information to guide you in creating your own family time line.
   
   
6. What is a biography?
   -Use all of the information that you have compiled to create your own biography that discusses your heritage and how it has effected your life.
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Coat of Arms
• Biography Builder
• Tracing Culture
• Create Your Own Family Tree
• Family Time Line
• Genealogy Home Page

The Big Question

How has my family history impacted my life?