Kindred Family History Project brought to you by iEARN

The Kindred Family History Project connects students through storytelling. Students are asked to interview member of their immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters), extended family (grandparents, uncles, aunts), neighbors or friends in the local community. They ask them about experiences in their life that have been affected by the events of world or local history. Events may include war, natural disasters, migration, important discoveries, monuments, famous places and so on. Students should focus on the impact of these events on the family.

Students exchanges stories, make comparisons, and compile their stories together in a family histories book. Through this project, students gain a greater understanding of themselves as a member of their local community and learn about life in other countries through the events that shape the life of other contributors.