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What is a benefit of asking a class to build family trees?
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What is a feature of the FamilySearch online Family Tree creator?
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Study Notes
Benefits of Family Trees
- Engaging in family history can be a fun and vibrant experience for families and classrooms.
- Creating a family tree helps children understand their wider family structure and appreciate their roots and generational journey.
Using Family Tree Templates
- Printable family tree templates are easy to use and can be filled out with family names.
- Type-in templates are also available, allowing users to fill in online and then print for safekeeping.
- Some templates allow users to include information from their tree or add information to their online tree.
Online Family Tree Creator
- FamilySearch offers a free online Family Tree creator that provides an easy way to record genealogy.
- The online tool allows users to view their family tree in various ways, including fan charts and basic pedigree charts.
- Users can print a complete genealogy chart.
History of Family Trees
- Family tree diagrams have been used across cultures and civilizations to keep track of family histories.
- Traditionally, family tree diagrams were used to mark the family histories of royalty and nobility.
- The genealogy of ancient Egyptian royalty can be traced back to 3000 BC.
- The oldest family tree, leading back to Confucius, is still being followed and has 2 million known descendants.
Creating a Family Tree
- Anyone can start their own family tree, whether it's starting with immediate family or stretching back hundreds of years.
- Family trees typically start with the individual and their immediate family at the base.
- The hardest part is deciding how far to go, but a good starting point is including grandparents in a family or school setting.
- Larger printable or type-in family tree templates are available for budding genealogists.
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