My Family Genogram
A worksheet for Grade 5 students to understand and create a basic genogram, representing family relationships and history.
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This worksheet will help you learn about genograms and how to create one for your own family. A genogram is like a family tree, but it also shows important relationships and events.
What is a Genogram?
A genogram is a visual map or a pictorial display of a person's family relationships and medical history. It goes beyond a traditional family tree by including additional information about family members, such as emotional relationships, illnesses, and other significant events.
1. A genogram is a visual of a family's relationships and history.
2. Unlike a traditional family tree, a genogram can show emotional between family members.
3. Genograms can also include information about family or other important events.
1. A genogram only shows who is related to whom, just like a family tree.
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2. Genograms can help us understand our family's history better.
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Genogram Symbols
Genograms use special symbols to represent different family members and relationships. Here are some basic ones:
Square = Male
Circle = Female
Horizontal line = Marriage/Partnership
Vertical line = Parent-child relationship
Using the symbols above, draw a simple genogram that shows your parents and yourself. Make sure to use the correct shapes for male and female.
What is one interesting thing you learned or remembered about your family while thinking about your genogram?