Family
Name three people who could be in your family
mom
dad
brothers
sisters
What kind of sources can you use to learn about the past?
computers
books
artifacts
other
Name one thing from the past that is different now
cars
school
clothes
other
What does immigration mean?
When you move from one country to a new one to live.
What is my favorite color?
red
What can your family do for you?
Teach you things.
Love you.
Help you.
What is an example of an artifacte?
Something used by people long ago.
EX. tools used by cavemen or weapons used by Roman soldiers.
How have things changed now compared to long ago? What have people done to change things?
People have invented new and improved ways for doing things/improved technology and machines.
Why do many people move to live in America?
- They have family here or their job needs them to live here.
- To go to school.
- For a better life.
Panda
How can you learn about your family history?
Talking to your family
Researching your family tree
Is a letter written from a soldier to their family a primary source for what was happening during a war?
Yes
What was used before cars were invented?
Horse and wagon
What are some ways people can travel to America now if they are moving?
Plane, Car (if there is not an ocean in the way), moving van, bus.
*one of thee possible answers is acceptable
How many dogs do I have and what kind of dogs?
2 dogs. 1 pitbull and 1 huskey.
What is the word for something you and your family do together every year or constantly. Examples are having people over for Thanksgiving or going to see family during other holidays. They can also include having a family dinner together every Sunday night.
Traditions
What is an example of a secondary source?
Someone writing a book or a paper about a topic that they researched but did not see with their own eyes.
What was used before washing machines?
Washboard and tub of water
How would people who live across the ocean had to have travelled to America long ago if they wanted to move here?
Boat
How many siblings do I have?
2 sisters and 1 brother.
What is the difference between nationality, ethnicity and race?
nationality: Where you live
Ethnicity: Where your family is from
Race: The color of your skin
What is oral history?
History that is passed down through stories told out loud by people.
What was used before electric and gas stoves?
Wood burning fire
What do people have to take in order to become a citizen?
A citizenship test
Name one job I have had before teaching.
Receptionist
Go kart track opperator
Dog daycare
Old Navy manager