Exploring Your Family Tree
A Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet focused on understanding genealogy, family history, and the concept of a family tree.
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Exploring Your Family Tree
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about your family's history and the study of genealogy.
1. The study of family history is called .
2. A chart that shows the relationships within a family over generations is known as a .
3. Your mother's parents are your maternal .
4. Your father's parents are your paternal .
1. What is the best way to start researching your family history?
Ask your oldest relative questions
Look up famous people's family trees
Read a book about ancient history
Watch a movie about families
2. What information might you find on a birth certificate?
Your favorite color
Your parents' names and birthplace
Your future job
Your pet's name
1. Why is it important to learn about your family history?
2. Name two different types of records that can help you find information about your ancestors.
Draw a simple family tree below, including yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Label each person.
