Kids Channel

Cork - Tomas Mac Curtain

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:56:04 -0700

A drama documentary on the life and death of Tomas Mac Curtain who was murdered by British crown forces on March 20, 1920. Produced by the 5th grade class at Scoil Oilibheir (St. Oliver's School), a co-ed primary school in Cork City, Ireland.

Cork - Nano Nagle

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:19:34 -0700

A short documentary on the life of the foundress of the Presentation Sisters Order, Nano Nagle, presented by the sixth graders at Scoil Chriost Ri, an all boys elementary school in Cork, Ireland.

Cork - Turners Cross Stadium

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:34:29 -0700

The history of Turners Cross Stadium - home to the Munster Football Association, League of Ireland Club and Cork City Football Club - presented by the the sixth graders at Scoil Chriost Ri, an all boys elementary school in Cork, Ireland.

Cork - St. Finbarr's Hurling and Football Club

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:44:58 -0700

An overview of the St. Finbarr's Hurling and Football Club, which predates the founding of the Gaelic Athletic Association, presented by the the sixth graders at Scoil Chriost Ri (Christ King School), an all boys elementary school in Cork, Ireland.

Cork - The Burning of Cork

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:40:56 -0700

A docu-drama on the burning of Cork City in 1920 by British crown forces, contributions by Gerry White co-author of the book "The Burning of Cork" with Brendan O'Shea. Presented by children at Scoil Chriost Ri (Christ King School) in Cork.

Cork - Michael Collins

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:43:26 -0700

A short documentary on the life of Micheal O'Coileain (Michael Collins) presented by the the sixth graders at Scoil Chriost Ri (Christ King School), an all boys elementary school in Cork, Ireland.

Family History for New Nephew

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:21:32 -0800

Anchor Sherri Talley of KTBS-TV in Shreveport, Louisiana, preserves a unique piece of family history for her new nephew. You can visit her blog at: www.sherritalley.com.

A Colonial Dame at Jamboree 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:57:54 -0700

Meet 8-year-old Honor, a Colonial Dame, at the 2008 Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California.

Giving Back - Genealogy Style

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:02:50 -0700

This video is all about how to give back to the genealogy community and earn yourself some good genealogy karma points.

Flat Stanley's Family Tree

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:57:58 -0700

Join Flat Stanley as he explores his family tree at the National Archives and Colonial Williamsburg with the help of genealogist Megan Smolenyak. He also manages a quick visit to San Francisco. rootstelevision.com

Flat Stanley's British Roots

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:38:37 -0800

Flat Stanley travels to London and the 2007 Who Do You Think You Are? Live! and National History Show. Flat finds an ancestor in the 1936 phone records, takes a DNA test, and learns that history is all around us.

Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist? Episode 1

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:46:51 -0800

mtucker from Arizona: Match your genealogy knowledge against a grade schooler to determine: Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist? In this episode, Nathan, a 4th grader from Arizona introduces DNA.

Genealogy: The Next Generation

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:51:39 -0700

Chris Haley interview the next generation of genealogists at the 2007 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Deportation

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:41:45 -0700

Film produced by Scoil Oilibheirs, a group of 5th grade Irish school children studying all aspects film. Based on the true story of an Irish couple deported to Australia in 1827. www.rootstelevision.com

Connecting Families Across The World

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:37:17 -0700

BinghamBoy from South Jordan, Utah: An attempt to find my genealogy helps others all over the world to find their ancestors at Bingham City Cemetery.

Life as a Kid

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0800

A sample of the facinating oral histories captured by The Appalachian Media Access Center and the Athens County Library System. www.dogstarmedia.com www.athenscountylib.oh.us/ www.rootstelevision.com

BSA Genealogy Merit Badge: An Introduction

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0800

Author Starr Hailey Campbell provides an engaging introduction to the Boys Scouts of America Genealogy Merit Badge. rootstelevision.com

Youth In Genealogy, Part 1 of 4

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0800

A program in the Roots Books series. Host Sharon DeBartolo Carmack welcomes guest author Starr Hailey Campbell.

Youth In Genealogy, Part 2 of 4

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:06:18 -0700

A program in the Roots Books series. Host Sharon DeBartolo Carmack welcomes guest author Starr Hailey Campbell.

Youth In Genealogy, Part 3 of 4

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:06:42 -0700

A program in the Roots Books series. Host Sharon DeBartolo Carmack welcomes guest author Starr Hailey Campbell.

Youth In Genealogy, Part 4 of 4

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:07:04 -0700

A program in the Roots Books series. Host Sharon DeBartolo Carmack welcomes guest author Starr Hailey Campbell.

Littlest Wiseman

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:34:46 -0700

The Littlest Wiseman, a short film by Scott Wilhite.

Babies on Parade

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:29:40 -0700

Just in time for Mother's Day! Scenes at the 1950's Ladera Park Baby Show. Look closely - maybe you'll spot yourself! www.rootstelevision.com

Eagle Scout Project Tips

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:27:31 -0700

Brad Jencks, winner of our 2007 Wild Roots contest, shares his tips for scouts looking to earn their Eagle. Brad and his family have devoted countless hours to preserving and documenting the Bingham City Cemetery. www.rootstelevision.com

Genealogy Merit Badge

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:00:44 -0700

Trina Boice, author of Climbing Family Trees, gives creative tips for motivating youth to research their roots, and interviews a few Boy Scouts who have just completed their Genealogy Merit Badge. www.rootstelevision.com

Casey Zahn at MAAAGC

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Casey Zahn, professional genealogist and author, speaks with Megan Smolenyak about how to get kids interested in genealogy, the MAAAGC conference and this year's FGS conference.

Immigration Records

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:24:02 -0800

Episode 212 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. To find actual evidence of our own ancestors' entry into a country, immigration records are the key, as these are the documents that most directly link us to the homelands of our ancestors.