Hot Topic: Genealogy
The popularity of genealogy - the study of the descent of a person, family,
or group from common ancestors - is reflected in the huge array of genealogy
sites available online.
Please note: These links were valid when
this page was posted. However the Web is very volatile, and TKI has no
control over outside websites. Please let us know if you find a broken
link or if you have an update for a link. Te Kete Ipurangi recommends
that teachers view all websites we link to before using them with students.
Relevant
curriculum areas
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Social Studies strands:
The Whakapapa Māori (http://maaori.com/whakapapa/)
site, created by Ross Himona, looks at the history, myths and legends
encapsulated in whakapapa (genealogy). The site includes several specific
whakapapa (http://maaori.com/whakapapa/examples.htm)
and emphasises that Māori genealogy ultimately starts with cosmic
creation.
Rootsweb (http://resources.rootsweb.com/world/NewZealand/General/)
has many links to New Zealand genealogical material.
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The huge genealogy databases of the Mormon Church's FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org)
service can be searched online for free. Step-by-step research guidance
is available, as are maps, forms, guides, and other research aids.
"CU business students studying genealogy of local entrepreneurs" (http://www.bcbr.com/oct97/custudy2.htm),
an article from the Boulder [Colorado] County Business Report, tells how
university students are applying genealogical methods to tracing the evolution
of Boulder's most successful businesses.
The Gathering of the Clans (http://www.tartans.com/genalogy.htm)
explores Scottish genealogy and history. The site includes a searchable
database system of more than 2,100 surnames. Also featured are clan histories,
a glossary, and a bibliography. Companion site Gathering of the Irish
(http://www.irishclans.com/genealogy.html)
offers similar features.
In "Māori Media Models" (http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/maori_media_models/#top),
a unit plan from English Online, students research their whakapapa as
they investigate contemporary and traditional Māori role models.
Students also produce and present a This Is Your Life portfolio on a selected
role model.
"Family History in the Classroom" (http://www.genealogy.com/74_taylor.html#top),
from Genealogy.com, offers ideas about setting effective classroom assignments.
The Public Broadcasting Service's teacher's guide to the TV series "Ancestors"
(http://www.pbs.org/kbyu/ancestors/teachersguide/)
contains many lesson ideas and links to supporting resources. The resources
are also relevant without having watched the series.
Teachernet.Com (http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/familytrees040199.html)
has various ideas and advice on mapping family trees in the classroom.
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