DISCOVER YOUR HERITAGE - BE A
REPORTER
Interview several family older family members to see
what they remember about how your family first came to America. Make one sheet for Mom's side of the family, another
for Dad's side of the family. Ask questions of the oldest members on each side. Here are some
questions to ask:
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What country did your ancestors come from?
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Why did they leave their home country?
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Did they come willingly, or were they forced to come here?
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When they first came to America, where did they live?
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What did they do to make a living when they arrived here?
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Did they send money home to support other family members?
Are there things that are the same for both sides of the family?
Did they come from the same country? How did your mother and father meet? What year did they meet?
When your story is complete, deliver your report to your family
members. Pretend you are on television.
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Ask your parent or guardian to help you make
their favorite ethnic food. Plan a meal around it. Make placemats from sheets of construction paper decorated
with items found in your home country. For example, if your ancestors were mexican, make tacos with chips and salsa,
decorate your placemats with mexican hats and information on Mexico you find on any internet search engine. Submit a
scan or sample of your placemat ... you could see it online in Pennsylvania Country!!
