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Req #5d suggests a field trip to a "genealogical education facility". [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] operates hundreds of "Family History Centers (FHC)" across the country. Additionally there are many, many other similar institutions. Most of these facilities specialize in helping newcomers to genealogy to get started on their own family history. They are an ideal place to get hands on experience with Req #4 and Req #5 of the '''Genealogy Merit Badge'''. | |||
* '''Req #4: Research:''' Do the following: | |||
** a. Name three types of genealogical resources and explain how these resources can help you chart your family tree. | |||
** b. Obtain at least one genealogical document that supports an event that is or can be recorded on your pedigree chart or family group record. The document could be found at home or at a government office, religious organization, archive, or library. | |||
** c. Tell how you would evaluate the genealogical information you found for requirement 4b. | |||
* '''Req #5: Field Trip:''' Contact ONE of the following individuals or institutions. Ask what genealogical services, records, or activities this individual or institution provides, and report the results: | |||
** a. A genealogical or lineage society | |||
** b. A professional genealogist (someone who gets paid for doing genealogical research) | |||
** c. A surname organization, such as your family's organization | |||
** '''d. A genealogical education facility or institution.''' | |||
** e. A genealogical record repository of any type (courthouse, genealogical library, state or national archive, state library, etc. | |||
Service Projects: During your tour, ask for a 30-minute demonstration of "indexing" or what other service opportunities they have available. (See below - extra credit) | |||
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