Portuguese Family Tree

Play the matching game at the Web site below. Match the members of the family to the Portuguese words. Then, using these Portuguese words, create a family tree for your family.

You can draw it out on drawing paper or use word processing or graphic organizer software. Pictures can be added by drawing them, scanning them, or gluing them on.

  1. Matching Game
Lesson Name:   Portuguese Family Tree
Objective:   Students will create a family tree using the Portuguese words found in a matching game.
Grade:   (6-8) Lesson Login:   family_tree
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
The Arts
Science
ESL
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Word Processing or Graphic Organizer software
Printer, if using software
Drawing paper
Art supplies
Interactive Whiteboard Tip:   Instead of using art supplies, have students create their family tree using word processing or graphic organizer software. When completed, these can be shared with the class on the interactive whiteboard. Have students explain where they fit into their family tree.