Back-in-Time Talk

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is structured like an interview, prompting students to ask their grandparents about their childhood. Questions include where they lived, what they liked, favorite subjects, and future dreams. Students record the answers in designated boxes. It acts as a guided oral history project.

Interviewing and note-taking promote active listening and communication skills. It introduces students to basic research techniques and historical thinking. By learning about their grandparents’ past, students gain perspective and context for generational change. The activity also strengthens student confidence in speaking and writing.