In this week's parsha, we are given background information on the families of Moshe and Aaron, so that we can see exactly how they are directly related to Jacob (aka Israel). We are given a snippet of their family tree. The Torah doesn't draw us a family tree with maps of branches and how it all interconnects. However, we can use the descriptions that we're given to convert the information into a chart so that we can have a visual representation of the information to clearly show the relationships that are mentioned here.
When transferring information from word form into a visual form (chart, graph, table), there a few basic steps to follow:
1) Take a look at the general information type to determine what form of chart or graph will best organize the information at hand.
2) Break down the words into small, manageable sections, stopping each time new information is introduced.
3) With each new piece of information, you appropriately record the information into your chart or graph.
4) When all of the information is transferred, take a look at the chart or graph all together to make sure all the individual pieces are connected to each other as they are supposed to be.
Let's apply this process to our information here about Moshe and Aaron:
1) Since this information is related to genealogy, a standard genealogical family tree chart is appropriate here.
2) & 3) Break down each section to be charted and chart the information given. Note that as you go through charting the individual sections, you need to maintain enough information in each chart so that you can remember how to piece the whole thing together when you're done.
"The sons of Reuven the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi; these are the families of Reuven." ~Shemot 6;14
"The sons of Shimon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar; and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Shimon." ~Shemot 6;15
"These are the names of the sons of Levi in order of their birth: Gershon, Kehat, and Merari; the years of Levi's life were a hundred and thirty-seven years." ~Shemot 6;16
"The sons of Gershon: Livni and Shimi, according to their families. The sons of Kehat: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uziel; the years of Kehat's life were a hundred and thirty-three years. The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; these were the Levite families, in order of their birth." ~Shemot 6;17-19
"Amram took Jochebed his aunt as a wife and she bore him Aaron and Moshe; the years of Amram's life were a hundred and thirty seven years. The sons of Izhar: Korah, Nefeg, and Zicri. The sons of Uziel: Mishael, Elzafan, and Sithri." ~Shemot 20-22
"Aaron took Elisheba daughter of Aminadab, sister of Nahshon, as a wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Elazar and Ithamar." ~Shemot 6;23
"The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkana, and Abiasaf; these were the Korahite families." ~Shemot 6;24
"Elazar son of Aaron took for himself from the daughters of Putiel as a wife, and she bore Pinhas; these were the leaders of the fathers of the Levites, according to their families." ~Shemot 6;25
Note: When doing this kind of activity with younger students, you'll probably want to offer them a pre-organized chart for them to use to fill in the information as they work through the sections. For older students, you can allow them to try choosing an organizational method to start from scratch. While there is usually more than one option for what type of chart or graph is appropriate, there are charts that won't work, and you'll have to help them determine whether their chosen organizer is appropriate or not. While some students are able to organize information freely from a younger age, others will need pre-prepared charts and organizers up into Middle and High School.
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