My Family in History

By investigating our families' histories, we can gain a better understanding of modern history and how some of the big events, trends and changes of the past century have impacted real people who are known to us. The aim of this investigation is to learn more about the 20th Century (and on) through learning more about our families' histories.

First of all, draw up a family tree which includes three generations of you family - including grandparents, parents, and you and your siblings. (Note: you can use ancestry.com.au to do this for you neatly with all the data required.)

The research the effects of the following upon your family:

1. a major technological change that has changed the way we live or work.
2. a major event (e.g.: a war, a recession, a natural disaster).
3. migration, either from overseas or another part of Australia (and the reasons your family migrated).
4. social and/or cultural changes in society over time.

Then write up your findings explaining your family's history and how the above topics have effected your family.

(Remember! You are not required to discuss matters considered private or personal within your family. Use your judgement in what you include in your report.)