Genealogy Merit Badge Homework

To complete the Merit Badge complete the following 5 requirements. Then turn it in to Tom or Dave Sargent.

# 2 Do ONE of the following:

A) Do a time line for yourself or for a relative. Then write a short biography based on that time line. (Short, like about a half page)

B) Keep a journal for 6 weeks. You must write in it at least once a week.

#3With your parent's help, choose a relative or a family acquaintance you can interview in person, by telephone, or by e-mail or letter. Record the information you collect so you do not forget it. (Record, like a one or two page report, or an audio tape or a video)

#4 Do the following:

a)Obtain at least one genealogical document that supports an event that is or can be recorded on your pedigree chart or family group record. The document could be found at home or at a government office, religious organization, archive, or library.(bring a photo copy of the document is OK)

b)Tell how you would evaluate the genealogical information you found for requirement 4a.

# 6) Begin your family tree (also called a Pedigree Chart) by listing yourself and include at least two additional generations. You may complete this requirement by using the chart provided in the Genealogy merit badge pamphlet or the genealogy software program of your choice. (Note: A hard copy is attached or fill in soft copy from troop’s web site.)

#7) Complete a family group record form, listing yourself and your brothers and sisters as the children. On another family group record form, show one of your parents and his or her brothers and sisters as the children. This requirement may be completed using the chart provided or the genealogy software program of your choice. (Note: a hard copy is attached or fill in soft copy from troop’s web site.)

When you turn the above homework you will be asked # 9:

#9) Discuss (talk about) what you have learned about your family and your family members through your genealogical research.

Soft copies of charts:

Family Tree - Pedigree Chart for use in working on these requirements:

Word

http://usscouts.org/mb/docs/Pedigree.doc

PDF

http://usscouts.org/mb/docs/Pedigree.pdf

Family Group Record Sheet for use in working on these requirements:

Word

http://usscouts.org/mb/docs/FamilyGroup.doc

PDF