Create your family tree

 

Objective:

Explore and document your family history by creating a family tree and interviewing your oldest living family members.

Instructions:

1. Create Your Family Tree:

   • Start with yourself and add parents, grandparents, and other relatives.
   • Use lines to show relationships and label each person with their name and birth date.

      

      

2. • Investigate Online:
   • Visit FamilySearch.org.
   • Create a free account if you don’t have one.
   • Use the search function to find records of your ancestors.
   • Add any new information you find to your family tree.

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     3. Interview Family Members:
   • Prepare questions (e.g., birth date, childhood memories, family traditions).
   • Conduct the interview and take notes or record it.
   • Summarize what you learned and include interesting stories in your family tree.
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   • Reflection:

     • Write about what you learned and any surprising discoveries.

   • Presentation:

     • Present your family tree and interview findings.

   Submission:

   • Submit your family tree, interview notes, and reflection by September 24th.
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