My Family History
Explore your family's history and learn about genealogy with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4.
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My Family History
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to think about your own family.
1. The study of family history is called .
2. A chart that shows your ancestors is called a family .
3. Your mother's parents are your maternal .
4. Your father's parents are your paternal .
1. What is a primary source for learning about your family history?
A story you heard from a friend
An old photograph with names and dates
A made-up story
A TV show about history
2. Which of these is NOT a good way to learn about your family's past?
Talking to grandparents
Looking at old family photos
Making up stories about your ancestors
Reading old family letters
1. Name two things you could learn about your family history from talking to an older relative.
2. Why is it important to learn about your family's history?
1. All families have the same number of members.
True
False
2. Your grandparents are part of your immediate family.
True
False
Draw a simple family tree below, including yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. You can add more relatives if you know them!