Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Personal Heritage Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This research project requires students to connect with the past by researching both primary and secondary sources for family history. Their findings are presented in a keepsake portfolio and in a multimedia presentation comparing the...
Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: African American Lives: Who Am I? A Genealogy Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Tracing African American history may be difficult, but the work of historian Henry Louis Gates proves that it isn't impossible. With this resource, learn how to plan a project on your family history.
Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Elizabeth Venditto, New Immigrant Storytelling Tools for Challenging Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on "Immigrant Stories" which has enabled wide participation by giving individuals complete control over their stories and defining "immigrant" broadly. It teaches anyone, including students, to make a digital story...