VGS Genealogy in the Classroom
Project Coordinator: Merv Scott
In November 2010, the VGS Executive Committee endorsed a project to design a genealogy/family history program for school aged children. The volunteers recruited to the program’s Design Committee were: Christina Thomas; Lori Prophet; Margaret Kirkpatrick; Merv Scott; Penny Holt, and Rosemary Smith. They recommended 3 primary projects:
“Genealogy in the Classroom”: a web-based resource for teachers, parents and students, was launched Sep 2011 by the Web Development Team of Christina Thomas, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Maureen Helmersen, Claudia Boorman (web developer) and Merv Scott. An on-line video introduction to the website was added in August 2012. This section of the website will be added at a future date.
“Who’s in Your Family Tree? A step-by-step guide for the Detective in your family”: a hard copy Youth Activity Book, was written by Merv Scott and completed in Sep 211. This book is now out of print.
“Star in your own Detective Story!”: a Summer Youth Program was designed and developed by Wanda Crawford, Diana Gaiger and Merv Scott. The program was offered during July and August 2011 but unfortunately there weren't enough students enrolled to stage the program so it was cancelled.