Exploring Your Family Roots: A Genealogy Worksheet

A Grade 6 social studies worksheet to introduce students to the basics of genealogy, family history, and understanding their heritage.

Grade 6 Social studies Community & CulturesGenealogy

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Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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D2.Civ.1.6-8D2.His.1.6-8

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genealogyfamily historysocial studiesgrade 6heritage

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Exploring Your Family Roots: A Genealogy Worksheet

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Welcome to the exciting world of genealogy! In this worksheet, you will explore your family's history and learn about the people who came before you. Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. Genealogy is the study of and tracing their lineage.

2. A family tree is a diagram that shows the relationships between different of a family.

3. People often research their genealogy to learn about their and cultural background.

4. Draw a simple family tree that includes yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Label each person.

5. Which of the following is NOT a good source of information for genealogy research?

Family stories and oral traditions

Old photographs and documents

Textbooks about ancient history

Birth and death certificates

6. Genealogy only involves tracing your family back two generations.

True

False

7. Learning about your ancestors can help you understand more about yourself.

True

False

8. What is one interesting fact you know about your family's history or heritage? If you don't know one, what is something you'd like to find out?