Chapters two through seven emphasize different research methods within genealogy such as interviewing people, charting information, creating time lines, researching individuals, citing sources, and writing histories. Each also provides suggestions on how basic genealogical research skills can be introduced, learned, and used across the curriculum. The final chapter is reflective and speaks to assessing the success of the program at its completion. All of the workshops can be covered as quickly or a slowly as necessary, and are adaptable for students ranging from the elementary level to adults. Finally, all are organized in a consistent, logical fashion.
Home clearly relates the richness of possibilities that genealogy offers educators.
It is an engaging text that will provide K-12 teachers a wonderful example of how to integrate their curriculums effectively. If used as suggested, will provide the structure that helps students make connections between their lives and their school subjects. In a nutshell, this is a practical and engaging book that uses genealogy to make student-centered, authentic learning real and viable.