Lesson+Plan+1+Families+and+Family+History

Grade Level: 2



Unit: Families and family History

Assignment type: Family Tree

Lesson objectives:
 * Student will understand how to create a family tree on paper and to make an online family tree.
 * Student will be able to learn research skills at home.
 * Student will understand their place in their own family and the size and intricacies of their families.

Time required to complete this lesson: 3 days

Title of lesson: Family Tree

Resources/materials needed: Family tree template, photographs if available, computer and internet access. 

Description of lesson: Students will make their own family trees using information from their families including parents and grandparents. Students will make an online family tree at Family Echo.

Assignment: Students will need to do research at home to create a family tree on paper and online.



Technology used: Computer with internet access: Familyecho.com 

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: In addition to creating a family tree to show the class students will also work with technology to make a free online family tree.