Genealogy Detectives (Leo 9:00 AM) 4th-8th $200
Year long ($50 enrollment fee)
Genealogy Detectives is a class where you’ll explore the unique stories of your family’s past, connect with your heritage, and uncover fascinating discoveries—no matter where your roots come from!
In this course, young investigators will research family roots by learning how to gather information. This will be done with knowledge they have, through interviewing relatives and learning about census data and immigration documents. We will create family trees and investigate stories. What was life like for your family 3 or more generations ago? What would someone your age be doing 3 or more generations ago? How did they dress? What games did they enjoy?
Students will share their findings throughout the year and present family discoveries in creative ways like a family history book, a treasure chest of items that tell stories or even a video presentation. Through fun activities, teamwork, and hands-on research, Genealogy Detectives will help students better understand their place in history, connect with their heritage, learn about others heritage and develop critical thinking and research skills that will last a lifetime.
Participation is expected. No grades will be given.
Instructor: Trish Fry (248) 388-9406 trishfry90@gmail.com
Instructor’s other classes can be viewed at lifehs.net/category/trish-fry
Required Materials: Notebook, folder, writing utensil and access to family history orally or online if possible.
Leo Methodist Church 13527 Leo Rd, Leo, IN 46765 Directions
* If a student has special needs, please contact the teacher to discuss any accommodations that might be made.
** All classes require online family registration and enrollment. Year-long classes carry a $50 yearly enrollment fee. This enrolls your student in the class for the entire year. There is no need to re-enroll for 2nd semester. The cost listed in the title of the class is per semester and is due no later than the first day of each semester in an envelope labeled with your student's name & the class name with cash or a check made out to the teacher. Registration and Enrollment Fees are non-refundable.