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Family History Curriculum

Developed by experts at American Ancestors/NEHGS, this free-to-access national curriculum is designed to expose students in grades 4 through 6 to the concepts, benefits, and joys of family history. Each lesson incorporates authentic methodologies used by professional genealogists, along with inclusive teaching strategies to ensure genealogy is accessible to all students.
This curriculum aims to empower students to explore family history in a safe way. All students, regardless of their background and family configuration, should be given an equal opportunity to develop critical skills to better understand themselves and the shared human experience.
Students will discover that genealogy is a discipline that provides intrinsic value not only to individuals and families, but to all of society. Genealogy is an exciting and dynamic endeavor which provides a real-world, personal connection to history. It is much more than having students fill out a family tree—it encompasses a wide range of historical inquiry, including personal family history, community genealogy, and case studies using famous figures from history.
The curriculum is free to access. Included are editable handouts and classroom activities, lesson plans, and everything educators need to tailor the curriculum to their students' needs.