Education
Educator Resources
Here are some resources that can help you to get started teaching family history in the classroom:
Book: Family History in the Classroom
Educators from the University
of North Carolina literally wrote
the book on using family
history in the classroom, an
iBook designed to help
teachers create their own
family history classroom
experience with interactive
presentations and
downloadable handouts.
Learn more...
Teacher Lesson Plans
Lesson plans provide an easy and engaging way to get started teaching genealogy in the classroom, introducing students to key concepts in family history research which they can then apply to their own projects. These lesson plans were created by teachers at Pine Hollow Middle School in North Carolina, who contributed to the Ancestry-sponsored iBook "Family History in the Classroom". Learn more...
Family Tree Maker®
Family Tree Maker can be a core resource for educators interested in incorporating family history in the classroom. In addition to exploring their own family histories, students can chart the dynasty of the pharaohs, make a family tree for the characters in a novel, or track migrations to the New World. Learn more...
AncestryK12 Grant Program
Accredited schools in the United States are eligible to apply for an AncestryK12 grant which provides free access to Ancestry databases including Ancestry's U.S. Collection, Fold3 military records and Newspapers.com for use in their curriculum. Learn more...
Education Licenses and Discounts
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