Does it seem appropriate for teachers to use Ances... - Page 5

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

@Porcelain wrote:
@RollTide2008 wrote:
@porcelain, Ancestry Classroom is a free resource. Again, maybe if we could just refrain from running our mouths before we have the information.
I think you're overreacting emotionally to an opinion on a neutral topic. Not sure what your investment is, but I'm not going to bicker with you.

I'm just say'n.....

A Negative Mind ~ Will give you a Negative Life

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

The students have the option of doing it on a family member, it's not required. Unless the family member was notable, a governor, a pilot in the war, an actor...there wouldn't be much to write about.

It doesn't seem to be the actual activity but the company providing it that has posters thinking it's a genealogy search, which it isn't.

RollTide2008 · ‎02-14-2017

@getrudecloset, *sigh*. The point is Ancestry Classroom is general history, not genealogy. There are dozens of lesson plans available for free and tailored to be appropriate for each grade level. What part of this do you find offensive? The last project my son’s class did was researching the history the people local streets and landmarks were named for and why they were notable. I had no idea his high school was named for a real person.

Kalli · ‎03-11-2010

The struggle to make subjects interesting to all students is real. Using Ancestry might help some history topics seem more appealing. Knowing they're learning about actual people who lived during particular historical time periods could spur students' attention.

We all remember how boring simple memorization is. Learning about WWII from the pov of someone who LIVED it would certainly appeal more to me than simply regurgitating facts and dates. If students then discuss this with their parents and find out that a person in their family tree actually experienced WWII, this could make that time period really come alive for them.

It does sound like this activity is likely more suitable for older students or perhaps might be used in Gifted classrooms.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

I feel it's an excellent opportunity, one my child would have enjoyed when he was at school. Few gave a thought to Alexander Hamilton before the musical.

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

@RollTide2008 wrote:
@getrudecloset, *sigh*. The point is Ancestry Classroom is general history, not genealogy. There are dozens of lesson plans available for free and tailored to be appropriate for each grade level. What part of this do you find offensive? The last project my son’s class did was researching the history the people local streets and landmarks were named for and why they were notable. I had no idea his high school was named for a real person.

@RollTide2008 I don't care what the point of the classroom is @RollTide2008 . I take issue with you telling me how to think and not to have an opinion other than your own. You need to get a grip. Don't reply to me no more either. I will keep my stance on it, just fine thank yer.

A Negative Mind ~ Will give you a Negative Life

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
What value would this have for a history class? Teachers should TEACH, not look up private information on websites. I'm 100% certain thst this doesn't happen at any school in my state.

@chrystaltree

Why are you so sure your state was ruled out?

Just speculating here, but if the idea is to get kids interested in their own personal history, then perhaps history in general could begin to be more interesting.

However, I am surprised many parents would be okay with this in the first place.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

NO--that is not something that should be a school thing---I would have to refuse that if I had kids in school--ancestery is a personal thing not one for a classroom.

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Personal comments.

1. I wish I had asked more questions of my grandparents when I was a kid.

2. I believe the earlier the better

3. I do think that there ought to be parent permission to access information and for the students to share it.

With that said I deeply hope I have provided information for my daughters to share with their children.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Thru my teacher daughter, I have learned fewer and fewer textbooks are used in the school system, and more work is done thru online programs. The online computer programs are more accurate than books and the material can be updated much faster.

She is starting a new job in a new school this year and will be teaching History; her students will not be receiving books.