Family History & Oral Traditions
Children learn about their own family's history through stories and photographs, understanding that families have a past.
Key Questions
- Explain how family stories help us understand the past.
- Compare a family story with a classmate's family story.
- Construct a simple family tree or timeline of family events.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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