Exploring Genealogy Through Technology

Activities

Part 1- English/Language Arts
Students are introduced to the story "My Furthest Back Person" by Alex Haley
Discussion on genealogy
Students begin research at home with family and relatives

Part 2- Technology
Students review MacBook with Iphoto and Keynote software
Students introduced to IMovie software

Part 3 Art
Students begin organizing their research in the form of a storyboard
Students build computer presentation
Students create table display showcasing computer presentation and enhanced with the addition of family artifacts and info researched

Part 4 Presentation
Students present to art and english teachers for grade, 5th and 6th students during school and parents and family on special night.

Extension: Present to grandparents on grandpartent day