American Memory - Learning Page Activities
Complete these games and activities to learn more about America's past, including its immigrant ancestors.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/activity.html |
CanadaGen Web For Kids
Resource for youths aged 18 and under to learn about their Canadian family history. Find query posts and introductory genealogy information.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cangwkid/ |
Cyndi's List - Kids & Teens
Great genealogy directory lists sites that might be of interest to kids, their families, and their teachers. Includes guides and book lists.
http://www.cyndislist.com/kids.htm |
Education Center Activity - Family Time Line
Find out about this fun activity to make a family time line and learn all about your roots in the process. Includes step-by-step instructions.
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/growing/family.html |
Family Education - Family History Package
Activities for making your family tree grow including searching documents, conducting interviews, and sharing your findings.
http://www.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,35-10913,0... |
Genealogy for Children
For those future genealogists out there, a list of fun activities to help sharpen those historical investigation skills.
http://home.istar.ca/~ljbritt/ |
Genealogy for Kids
Follow the simple instructions to get started on a journey to find information about your family tree. Check out helpful links.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/5283/genekids.htm |
Genealogy for Kids 9 to 90
Learn how to trace your family's history and have fun while doing it. Includes instructions for starting a youth chat channel.
http://www.flash.net/~gen4m/Begin.htm |
Genealogy Instruction for Beginners
Starting point for those wishing to trace family history. Find advice on what questions to ask family members and a section for kids.
http://home.earthlink.net/~howardorjeff/instruct.htm |
Genealogy Merit Badge
Are you a Boy Scout looking for hints on how to earn your Genealogy merit badge? This site lists what to do to get it, and offers helpful links.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/BSA/meritbdg.htm |
Genealogy Today - Junior Edition
Learn about genealogy, connect with other kids searching the same surnames, get tips from experts, and read stories of families throughout the world.
http://www.genealogytoday.com/junior/ |
History/Social Studies Web Site - Genealogy
K-12 teachers are encouraged to use genealogy as a means of teaching kids about many subjects. Guide gives resources to support such an endeavor.
http://www.execpc.com/~dboals/geneo.html |
Hometown History
Community program was created for Girl Scout troop leaders to encourage girls to explore their community's past. Includes a list of activities.
http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/hometown/index.html |
How to Write A Family History
Instructional article lists steps for writing a family history, and teaches that such a document is not just a dry list of names and dates.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6658/famhist.html |
My History - Kids' Corner
Projects and activities to build your family tree. Tips on interviewing family members, link to American History files, and steps to creating your own family history.
http://www.myhistory.org/kids/ |
NGS - Youth Resources Committee
Committee of the National Genealogical Society lists family history-oriented books, activities, and teaching materials suitable for children.
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/about/content/committees/youth.h... |
Tombstone Rubbings
Did you know that an important part of genealogy is making copies of tombstones? Check out examples of surprises found in a rubbing.
http://www.firstct.com/fv/t_stone.html |
USGenWeb Kidz Site
Student resource includes an overview and tips on genealogy research, a Q&A forum, and links to family history resources.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwkidz/ |
WorldGenWeb For Kids
Home schooling course tries to instill in kids a love of genealogical detective work. Find out how to get started, or join the mailing list.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgwkids/ |
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