Family History – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (First Term)

What is a Family?

• A family is a group of people who live together.
• They love and care for each other.
• Your mother, father, brothers, and sisters are your family.

Types of Family

1. Small family – Mother, father, and children only

2. Big family – Mother, father, children, grandparents, uncles, and aunts living together

What is Family History?

• Family history is the story of your family.
• It tells us about our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
• It tells us where our family came from.

Why is Family History Important?

• We know our roots
• We learn about our family name
• We understand our family better
• We know our family traditions

Multiple choice exercise 

1. A family is a group of people who _____. 

1. a) fight
2. b) love each other
3. c) run away

1. A small family has _____. 

1. a) only parents and children
2. b) many uncles and aunts
3. c) no parents

1. Family history tells us about our _____. 

1. a) toys
2. b) grandparents
3. c) school

1. In a big family, we have _____. 

1. a) only one person
2. b) grandparents living with us
3. c) no children

1. Family history is important because _____. 

1. a) we know our roots
2. b) we sleep well
3. c) we eat food

HOMEWORK 

1. Draw your family members.
2. Ask your mother: What type of family do we have?
3. Write your family name.
4. Ask: Where did our family come from?