Your ancestors are a part of the history of the world. Many students find social studies boring. They do not see how the people, places, and events they are studying relate to their daily lives. Unfortunately, many teachers fail in making this connection. Genealogy allows teachers to make the study of history personal to each and every student.
Genealogy is a unique topic of study in education in that it incorporates nearly every content area.
Perhaps the most important aspect of genealogical research is that it builds problem solving skills as students decide which avenue of research to take given the information at hand. The Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library Schedule an orientation and tour with the department at least one week in advance. Provide a head-count so there will be enough librarians to accommodate your group. Generate as much parental involvement as possible for the field trip. Teachers are discouraged from doing personal family history research during the field trip.