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Beginning Genealogy: Where Do I Start?

In this class, students will learn how to begin their genealogy search.
Laurie Gottschalk
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(96)
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Have you wondered about your genealogy? What countries did your family come from? In this one-time class, students will learn how to start searching their family tree. Students will learn the steps involved in researching genealogy. A resource list of websites will be included in a handout. These websites are ones that I have found useful and are free to use. This class will start students in the right direction to research and find more information about their family trees. Join us to learn how to research your genealogy!

Learning Goals

Students will learn the steps required to research their family tree.
Students will learn about websites that are helpful in finding information about their family tree.
Students will ask questions they have about starting their genealogy research.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
We will be discussing genealogy and family trees.
Supply List
Students will need to print off the handouts to bring to class. The handouts can be found in the classroom.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
A list of websites will be handed out to use after class.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
96reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Masters in Education degree from Azusa Pacific University. I have a current teaching credential to teach all K-8 subjects, Reading Endorsement, K-12 music, and K-12 ESL. I have taken additional workshops on how to teach reading and writing to elementary students. I have taught reading and writing in public schools, private schools, and at homeschool co-ops over the past 20 years.

I have been researching and learning all about genealogy since 2000. I have attended classes and have visited many genealogy libraries to gain more knowledge on researching genealogy.

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Meets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
1-12 learners per class

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