Let’s climb your family tree! Mrs. McFarlane’s Second Grade Class (Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology)

Well, in a short amount of time, you will be able to answer these questions and many more! Can you tell me your mother’s name? Can you tell me your mother’s name? What about your father’s birthday? What about your father’s birthday? Can anyone tell me when their great-grandparents were married? Can anyone tell me when their great-grandparents were married? What does your surname mean? What does your surname mean?

Your family tree You’ll find answers to these questions through our exciting class project. It will require you to research and record your family history in the form of a family tree and scrapbook. You will share what you learned with the class through a multi-media presentation. You’ll find answers to these questions through our exciting class project. It will require you to research and record your family history in the form of a family tree and scrapbook. You will share what you learned with the class through a multi-media presentation.

What is a family tree? Good Question! Good Question! A family tree is a way to show the connections between members of the same family. Each branch is an important part of the tree, and necessary to form the complete picture of the family.

Your family tree Just like a puzzle is made of many smaller pieces, so is your family tree. Therefore, it will take time and patience to complete your family tree and scrapbook.

I’ll bet you want to know when it is due….. You will have one month to complete your family tree and scrapbook. You will have one month to complete your family tree and scrapbook. During this month, you will need to interview family members to gain information, complete any additional research necessary, and prepare for your multi-media presentation to the class. During this month, you will need to interview family members to gain information, complete any additional research necessary, and prepare for your multi-media presentation to the class. We will also be using some class time to work on your family tree and scrapbook research and presentation. We will also be using some class time to work on your family tree and scrapbook research and presentation.

History-Social Science Standards 2.1 Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday. 2.1 Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday. Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents. Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents. Compare and contrast their daily lives with those of their parents, grandparents, and/ or guardians. Compare and contrast their daily lives with those of their parents, grandparents, and/ or guardians. Place important events in their lives in the order in which they occurred (e.g., on a time line or storyboard). Place important events in their lives in the order in which they occurred (e.g., on a time line or storyboard).

Writing Strategies Standards Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing successive versions). Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing successive versions). Organization and Focus 1.1 Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Organization and Focus 1.1 Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Penmanship 1.2 Create readable documents with legible handwriting. Penmanship 1.2 Create readable documents with legible handwriting. Research 1.3 Understand the purposes of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas). Research 1.3 Understand the purposes of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas). Evaluation and Revision 1.4 Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail. Evaluation and Revision 1.4 Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail. 2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) 2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics) Using the writing strategies of grade two outlined in Writing Standard 1.0, students: 2.1 Write brief narratives based on their experiences: Using the writing strategies of grade two outlined in Writing Standard 1.0, students: 2.1 Write brief narratives based on their experiences: Move through a logical sequence of events. Move through a logical sequence of events. Describe the setting, characters, objects, and events in detail. Describe the setting, characters, objects, and events in detail.

Written and Oral English Language Conventions Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level. Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level. Sentence Structure 1.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences. 1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences. Sentence Structure 1.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences. 1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences. Grammar 1.3 Identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs, in writing and speaking. Grammar 1.3 Identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs, in writing and speaking. Punctuation 1.5 Use quotation marks correctly. Punctuation 1.5 Use quotation marks correctly. Capitalization 1.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Capitalization 1.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people.

Listening and Speaking Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation. Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation. Comprehension 1.1 Determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, for enjoyment). 1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas. 1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others. 1.4 Give and follow three-and four-step oral directions. Comprehension 1.1 Determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, for enjoyment). 1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas. 1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others. 1.4 Give and follow three-and four-step oral directions. Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication 1.5 Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus. 1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to class). 1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence. 1.8 Retell stories, including characters, setting, and plot. 1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details. Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication 1.5 Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus. 1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to class). 1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence. 1.8 Retell stories, including characters, setting, and plot. 1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details.

Speaking Applications Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0. Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0. Using the speaking strategies of grade two outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0, students: 2.1 Recount experiences or present stories: Using the speaking strategies of grade two outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0, students: 2.1 Recount experiences or present stories: Move through a logical sequence of events. Move through a logical sequence of events. Describe story elements (e.g., characters, plot, setting). Describe story elements (e.g., characters, plot, setting). 2.2 Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information. 2.2 Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information.

Here we go… Researching your family history can be fun. You will learn lots of new and interesting things about your family. Some of these things may surprise you. Now get your notebook ready, ask lots of questions, and begin your search. Remember, you will be asked to print out several of your tasks for a family tree and scrapbook.

Process Step 1-Genealogy 1. A family tree is not just a lot of names and dates. Geneology for Kids describes how to begin your family research. Geneology for Kids describes how to begin your family research. Geneology for Kids Geneology for Kids MyHeritage.com is an interactive website. Here, you can sign up for a free account which will allow you to build up to a 250-member family tree. You can also include photos and print your tree! MyHeritage.com is an interactive website. Here, you can sign up for a free account which will allow you to build up to a 250-member family tree. You can also include photos and print your tree! MyHeritage.com MyHeritage.com

Process Step 2-Surname Research 2. Everybody has a surname. Check at Surname Queries to learn a lot of information about your surname. Surname Queries Surname Queries

Process Step 3-Family Interview 3. Write a story about an interesting family member. Ask lots of questions to gather information. A good list to use for ideas is Fifty Questions For Family History Interviews. Interview this person or someone who knew this person if he/she is deceased. Don't be surprised if you run across some interesting things! Be sure to print it so you can put it into your scrapbook. Fifty Questions For Family History Interviews. Fifty Questions For Family History Interviews.

Process Step 4-Family Tree 4. Now you know what a family tree is. Get your notebook ready and begin your research. When you have finished recording names, dates of birth, and dates of death on you, your parents, your grandparents, and your great grandparents, you are ready to prepare your family tree. You can print a copy of your tree from MyHeritage.com or, you can use the My Family Tree form to record your findings. This sheet also needs to go into your scrapbook. MyHeritage.comMy Family Tree MyHeritage.comMy Family Tree

Process Step 5-Presentation You will present your family tree and scrapbook to the class using your choice of electronic or digital media. You will present your family tree and scrapbook to the class using your choice of electronic or digital media. Some examples of media choices: Some examples of media choices: PowerPointPowerPoint KidspirationKidspiration Audio/VisualAudio/Visual Digital picturesDigital pictures WebpageWebpage KidPixKidPix WordWord ExcelExcel

Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 DefineGenealogy Does not know what the word genealogy means Can give the definition of genealogy Completes most of the genealogy puzzle Completes all of the genealogy puzzle Researchessurname Does not know the meaning of surname Knows the definition of surname Begins a search for own surname Completes search for surname Writes a story about relative Does not write a story Writes a short paragraph with 2 facts Writes a complete story with 3 facts Writes a complete story with 5 facts Completes family tree Does not compile a family tree Begins compiling a tree including parents Begins compiling a tree including grandparents Begins compiling a tree including great- grandparents Multi-media presentation Does not present information Presents family tree or interview. Presentation difficult to follow Presents a neat and organized family tree and interview Meets “Accomplished” criteria and provides a summary of what was learned through this experience Grading Rubric

You will be graded on how well you did your work as you researched your family tree. You will be graded on how well you did your work as you researched your family tree. If you did all the work in the exemplary column, you will receive a 4, or above grade level. If you did all the work in the exemplary column, you will receive a 4, or above grade level. All work completed in the accomplished column will receive a 3, or grade level. All work completed in the accomplished column will receive a 3, or grade level. A 2, or approaching grade level will be given if you complete the work in the developing column. A 2, or approaching grade level will be given if you complete the work in the developing column. If you fail to do any of the work in a column, a 1, or below grade level will be given. If you fail to do any of the work in a column, a 1, or below grade level will be given. So your grade depends on how many tasks you completed and whether you did a good job on each task. and whether you did a good job on each task.

General Research Resources How to start your family history: How to start your family history: Research on genealogy: Research on genealogy: Research on surnames: Research on surnames: Suggested interview questions: Suggested interview questions: Family Tree Chart for reference: Family Tree Chart for reference:

Korean Family History Resources --Provides comprehensive information on historical background, associations, genealogical and historical record. In Korean. --Provides comprehensive information on historical background, associations, genealogical and historical record. In Korean Reference index of surnames in Korea. Provides links of resources of Korean family names, family history, and genealogical information. In Korean. --Reference index of surnames in Korea. Provides links of resources of Korean family names, family history, and genealogical information. In Korean Provides comprehensive lists of genealogy. In Korean. --Provides comprehensive lists of genealogy. In Korean AEAS – Korean Genealogical Table (This site can be read in Korean, English, Chinese or Japanese) - AEAS – Korean Genealogical Table (This site can be read in Korean, English, Chinese or Japanese) Graphic organizer of family relationships comparing English and Korean terms. - Graphic organizer of family relationships comparing English and Korean terms Korean family relationships explained, including a Korean/English Direct Relationships Diagram, and a quiz. - Korean family relationships explained, including a Korean/English Direct Relationships Diagram, and a quiz.

Citation of Resources It is critical in your research that you properly cite your resources for your work. I have included a helpful worksheet that will guide you in properly citing all of your resources. You may either click this link or try this document. It is critical in your research that you properly cite your resources for your work. I have included a helpful worksheet that will guide you in properly citing all of your resources. You may either click this link or try this document.link document.link document. Website with citation worksheet

Objectives At the end of this unit: At the end of this unit: You should be able to define genealogy. You should be able to define genealogy. You should be able to define surname and tell me something about yours. You should be able to define surname and tell me something about yours. You should be able to relate some facts about one of your relatives. You should be able to relate some facts about one of your relatives. You will have a detailed family tree and scrapbook for future reference. You will have a detailed family tree and scrapbook for future reference.

Conclusion After your work on this unit is complete, your family tree will never be finished. Families and family trees are always changing. Babies are born into a family, and people die. After your work on this unit is complete, your family tree will never be finished. Families and family trees are always changing. Babies are born into a family, and people die. Whether you continue your search now or come back to it at a later date, you have already begun the process of putting together many of the puzzle pieces that make up your family tree. Good luck in your future research and HAPPY CLIMBING. Whether you continue your search now or come back to it at a later date, you have already begun the process of putting together many of the puzzle pieces that make up your family tree. Good luck in your future research and HAPPY CLIMBING.