Family Tree projectBy: Katie Tucker

Introduction

Before the lesson Send home a note to the parents explaining project and

asking them to help collect data and names for family tree. Students will need to bring in pictures of family members to glue to family tree. Make sure to let students and parents know that pictures will not be returned.

Create your own family tree to show as an example. Include full names, birth dates, death dates, anniversary dates and your ancestral flags. Laminate.

Create a rubric

Standards• Standard MLI.INT1

Students demonstrate understanding of simple spoken and written language presented through a variety of media in the target language and based on topics such as self, family, school, etc…a. Identify main ideas and some details when reading and listening.b. Comprehend simple, culturally authentic announcements, messages, and

advertisements.c. Understand simple instructions, such as classroom procedures.d. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in listening and reading comprehension.

• Standard - MLI.P1 The students present information orally and in writing that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns. The students a. Present information gathered from a variety of sources such as informal conversations, class presentations, interviews, readings, and media.b. Give basic information about self and others including school, family, activities, etc.c. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in oral and written presentations with respect to proper pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics

Objective

Students will:Identify different types of connections that

exist within his/ her familyChart his/her family treeExplain his/ her family treeCreate a personal key/ legend for family tree

Materials

Task

Conclusion

• The purpose of this project is to get students interested in their family history.

• The students will also leave with a further knowledge of different resources to use while researching.

• This is also a fun project to get students minds running and get them to be more creative.

Resources and tools

This website will help students find their flags.http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/crayon/1098/This website can help build your family treehttp://www.ancestry.com/