SMART SLEUTH TIPPictures are important evidence. Be sure to include a photo or drawing of the heirloom in your file!
Family History
MysteryGet ready to be
a family history
detective!
Each month we’ll give
you a new detective
case to solve. Remember,
every good detective
collects notes and
evidence and keeps them
in a safe place. Cut out the
label below and paste it on
a notebook, folder, or box.
Now you’re ready to start
sleuthing. Good luck! Case #1: The Mystery of the Heirloom
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Dear Detective,An heirloom is a special object that a family can pass down for generations. Find an heirloom in your house. Then ask a parent to help you learn your heirloom’s story. Who did it belong to? How did it get passed down? Write down what you find out and put it in your evidence file.
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