Developed by experts at American Ancestors, 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.
Schedule a free one-hour training
Meet with our Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator to create a personalized plan to bring family history to your classroom, home school, library, or historical society.
Our free one-on-one trainings are for any individual educator interested in doing genealogy with students. This includes individual classroom teachers, librarians, after-school program coordinators, Scout troop leaders, and home school educators.
Grades: K-12
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: Free
Platform: Zoom
Date and Time: Monday through Friday at a flexible time based on your schedule, including evening hours.
Discussion topics include:
- Brainstorm a tailored plan to integrate genealogy into your existing curriculum and student programs
- Discover strategies to make genealogy accessible and engaging for all students
- Learn how to address potentially sensitive topics related to family history in a respectful and age-appropriate manner
- Help students create an inquiry-based research plan based on their unique history
- Identify and address common misconceptions that students have about genealogy
- Bring parents and guardians onboard as collaborators as students explore their roots
Teacher Professional Development for Schools and States
American Ancestors will travel to your school, district, or state to conduct a full-day in-person workshop.
Create Student Programs for Your Library, Museum, or Historical Society
American Ancestors can help you create programs, including field trips and activities for walk-in guests and families.
Request a One-on-One Training
Questions? Contact Dustin Axe, Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator at Dustin.Axe@nehgs.org.
Virtual Field Trips
Take a field trip without leaving your classroom! Introduce your students to the concepts, benefits, and joys of family history. Students will learn how to think like a genealogist and discover how to trace families back in time.
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