Instructions
Today, you will explore your ancestry! This worksheet will guide you through some activities to learn more about your family heritage.
Activity 1: Family Tree
Draw your family tree. Start with yourself at the bottom and work your way up. Include your parents, grandparents, and any siblings. You can use the boxes below to create your tree:
[Your Name]
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[Parent 1] [Parent 2]
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[Grandparent 1] - [Grandparent 2]
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[Great Grandparents]
Activity 2: Exploring Cultures
Research the countries or cultures your family comes from. Fill in the boxes below with the names of these countries and one interesting fact about each:
- Country/Culture 1: __________
Interesting Fact: ____________________________________________ - Country/Culture 2: __________
Interesting Fact: ____________________________________________ - Country/Culture 3: __________
Interesting Fact: ____________________________________________
Activity 3: Family Stories
Write about a family story or tradition that has been passed down through generations. Describe when it started, who it involves, and why it is important to your family:
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Activity 4: Personal Reflection
Reflect on what you learned about your ancestry. How does it make you feel about your identity? Write a short paragraph:
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Bonus Activity: Create a Heritage Presentation
Choose a way to share what you learned about your ancestry. This could be a poster, a PowerPoint presentation, or even a short video. Be creative!