Understanding the Similarities and Differences
of Two Connecticut Families

Student Assignments Workpacket

Directions:

Follow the steps below to complete the two assignments in this online work packet.

Assignment 1

1. Go to the Connecticut History Online. Click on "Classroom", then "Understanding the Similarities and Differences of Two Connecticut Families",
   
2. Click on "The Cheney Family" and "The Carrington Family", complete the following:

a. Read about the two families and complete the Venn Diagram.

b. If you finish the Venn Diagram early, you can click  "Family Portraits" to access the pictures of the Carringtons and the Cheneys. Browse through these pictures and begin to think about some of the similarities and difference you recognize about these two families.

Assignment 2

1. Go back to the Connecticut History Online. Click on "Search Images", or in the "Family Portraits" page, click on the "Search More ... " link, and search for more images for the Cheneys and the Carringtons. 
2. Look through all of the pictures of the Cheneys and the Carringtons and create a graphic organizer (table, chart, diagram) on a separate piece of paper from the information that you find. Use the "Guide Questions" provided by your teacher to help while you examine these photos. Try to find as many details as possible when looking at these photos.