The KIDS Report is published with the support of the Internet Scout Project and the National Science Foundation, and with a generous grant from Tashia and John Morgridge.
The KIDS Report is a biweekly publication produced by K-12 students as a resource to other K-12 students. It is an ongoing, cooperative effort of 12 classrooms from around the United States. Teachers assist and provide support; however, students select, evaluate and annotate all resources included in every issue of the KIDS Report.
This issue of KIDS, dated March 2, 1999, was written and produced by students of the West Iron County Middle School in Iron River, Michigan.
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USGenWeb Kidz
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwkidz/
Hey Kidz! Check this site out! USGenWeb Kidz is very interesting and has a lot of good information on all of the genealogical facts you would like to know. The site is very easy to follow and it is simple to move from one place to another. It is filled with details. You will get all the information you are looking for and more. If you have any questions, there is an email address where you can write for more information.
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Genealogy for Kids
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/5283/genekids.htm
What is genealogy? This is a good question. To find out the answer check out this site. Inside this site you will find out how to do your family tree. It tells you who to ask, what to ask, where to go and what to do. Also, it shows you how to set up your forms to record your information. How do you research your family history? This site will answer this question too. Did you know that in the 1800's people recorded births, deaths, marriages, etc. in their family bible? This site is a must for beginner genealogists.
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History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers
http://www.execpc.com/~dboals/boals.html
This site takes you to the History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers. When you get there, click on GENEALOGY to find out how writing your family history today will serve as a great resource "for the historians of the future." It has a lot of great sites to connect to. What I like best about it is how the sites are arranged: General Resources, Genealogical Societies and Organizations, National and Regional Groups, Publications and Newsletters, Ethnic Research, Guides, Tutorials and Software, Discussion Groups and Family Web Sites. Everything you need to get started for putting your past down on paper can be found here. DON'T WAIT! This site is easy to read and up to date. Discover it yourself!
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The Present Meets The Past: Genealogy, Ancestors, Instructions
http://home.earthlink.net/~howardorjeff/instruct.htm
This site is filled with interesting genealogical ideas and facts. The way in which it is organized makes it easy to follow the links. These links lead the way to other interesting and informative sites including some created just for kids and teens! If you have any comments or questions while visiting the site, there is an email address you can write to. This site is easy to log on to and there is no fee to get in.
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A Barrel of Genealogy Links
http://www.cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/mark.html
A Barrel of Genealogy Links is a well-organized site that contains tons of information and facts. The site has a story and email address that allows you to learn about the site's author. The site is cost-free and also has surname databases to look up your family history. I would recommend that persons age 12 and up use this site because some things may be hard to understand at a younger age. A Barrel of Genealogy Links is a great site. Come check it out!
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Cyndislist
http://www.cyndislist.com
This award-winning site proves to be quite educational. It is user-friendly in that it allows you to go to other sites quickly and without hassle. The site is well organized, easy to understand, and holds the researcher's interest with its interesting graphics and ideas. There is a wealth of information at this site for anyone interested in genealogy. In my opinion, this site deserves all the awards it has received.
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Kids Corner
http://www.genexchange.com/kidspuzzles.cfm Genealogy Exchange & Surname Registry (GenExchange) http://www.genexchange.com/
If you're a kid, or even a kid at heart, you're probably ready for a break. Searching through all these Websites to learn about your ancestors can be exhausting. So, what if I offered you the opportunity to stay on topic and have some fun at the same time? All you have to do is follow this link from the main Genealogy Exchange and Surname Registry page.
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The KIDS Report is produced twice monthly by students from one of the twelve participating classrooms with support from the Internet Scout Project, the National Science Foundation, and a grant from John and Tashia Morgridge. The students involved are responsible for all aspects of the report, including its title and the site evaluation criteria.
These Internet resources were evaluated on the basis of the Site Selection Guidelines that the students developed. Questions and comments can be sent to the coordinating teacher at West Iron County Middle School, Mrs. Nora Kneebone, at nkneebon@up.net
Questions and comments about the KIDS Report in general are welcomed at scout@cs.wisc.edu.
Copyright Susan Calcari and the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, 1994-1999. Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of the KIDS Report provided the copyright notice and this paragraph is preserved on all copies. The Internet Scout Project provides information about the Internet to the US research and education community under a grant from the National Science Foundation, number NCR-9712163. The Government has certain rights in this material.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Wisconsin - Madison or the National Science Foundation.
© 1999 Internet Scout Project