Students will view a whole group video about responsibility and we will …
Students will view a whole group video about responsibility and we will discuss being responsible with various things such as information, technology, and classroom items (the sensory items) We will also discuss taking turns and sharing, etc. Students will then be split into 5 groups and rotate through various sensory items. These items include a calm down corner, stretchy fidget strings, pop it squeeze balls, multi colored quiet fidget toys, and slow rising squishy balls. Throughout these rotations, the teacher will remind students of the responsible behaviors expected.
In this activity, students will identify and draw conclusions about the relationship …
In this activity, students will identify and draw conclusions about the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches by critically analyzing primary sources. Using the scale, they will decide whether the United States government more appropriately fits the concept of "separation of powers" or "shared powers." They will formulate an opinion about each document and place it on the scale accordingly, and support their opinions with specific evidence from the primary sources.
In this lesson, students will collaborate in groups to electronically communicate their …
In this lesson, students will collaborate in groups to electronically communicate their findings from the Jamestown Outreach. Through this activity, they will explore how technology has evolved and improved over time for information dissemination, encouraging them to compare and contrast different communication methods throughout history.
Rebekah Edmondson and Mahnaz Akbari both served in Afghanistan – Rebekah as …
Rebekah Edmondson and Mahnaz Akbari both served in Afghanistan – Rebekah as a member of the Cultural Support Team and Mahnaz as a commander of the Female Tactical Platoon. Learn about the unique role American and Afghan women played at a time when US servicewomen were not allowed to fill combat positions.The Military Women’s Memorial, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service. It is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and features an education center, interactive exhibitions, a world-class collection of military women’s stories, and engaging programs and events for all generations. Find out more about us at www.womensmemorial.org.
The goal of this exercise is to explore whether the concept of …
The goal of this exercise is to explore whether the concept of linked fate applies to women and if so, how it influences attitudes toward women and issues that affect them. Frequencies, crosstabulation, and comparison of means will be used.
This lesson examines Native American sovereignty and the Constitutional power granted to …
This lesson examines Native American sovereignty and the Constitutional power granted to the president and the Senate to make treaties with foreign nations. The site presents the Treaty and related documents, including a photograph of the Indian leader, Spotted Tail. Explanatory text, materials for teachers, and links to further resources accompany the documents.
This short article, produced by historian Dr. David Toye for the Saylor …
This short article, produced by historian Dr. David Toye for the Saylor Foundation, describes the employment of indentured servants and slaves in the different regions of the American colonies. title"Slavery and Indentured Servitude in the American Colonies" 2018 by userSaylor Academy under license"Creative Commons Attribution 4.0"
Authored by Jasmine Dunbar (Virginia Beach History Museums)Students will examine the daily lives …
Authored by Jasmine Dunbar (Virginia Beach History Museums)Students will examine the daily lives of enslaved individuals and the institution of slavery in early Virginian history and understand its connections to current societal issues of predjudice, racism, and white supremacy.
Following from Robert Putnam's work, this exercise explores time and generational trends …
Following from Robert Putnam's work, this exercise explores time and generational trends in measures of social capital from 1972 to 2004. Crosstabulation and comparison of means are used.
The goal of this exercise is to explore the differential impact of …
The goal of this exercise is to explore the differential impact of social change on three generations of Americans in the 1970s. Crosstabulations and comparison of means tests will be used.
The goal of this exercise is to explore the ways in which …
The goal of this exercise is to explore the ways in which health status, health care access, and health care utilization differ between social classes. Crosstabulation will be used.
Students will utilize critical thinking skills to investigate the impact of technology …
Students will utilize critical thinking skills to investigate the impact of technology on Virginia's prosperity and role in the global economy. Through simulations, discussions, and research, students will gain and share understanding collaboratively.
Slides describing the site and situation of Southside VA as well as …
Slides describing the site and situation of Southside VA as well as a discussion of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of the region from a geographical perspective.
Summary of three-day event centered on Southside Virginia that involved both classroom …
Summary of three-day event centered on Southside Virginia that involved both classroom instruction and a field experience focused on curriculum topics such as regional cultural identity, sense of place, economic development models/approaches, and agritourism ; skills such as formal observation, data collection, landscape analysis, speculation and spatial analysis; and processes such as cultural diffusion, migration, deindustrialization, economic restructuring, and globalization. A field guide was developed by academy co-coordinator Shannon Castelo to provide teachers with materials and examples of teaching activities they can incorporate into their classroom instruction.
Summary of three-day event in which teachers participated in classroom instruction and …
Summary of three-day event in which teachers participated in classroom instruction and field experiences that focused on regional cultural identity, folk cultures, language and dialects, economic development, mining and resource extraction, environmental determinism, possibilism, and human development indicators; skills such as formal observation, data collection, landscape analysis, speculation and spatial analysis; and processes such as cultural diffusion, migration, deindustrialization, economic restructuring, and globalization. Many links to resources.
Lecture notes on Southwest Virginia economic and human health. This region has …
Lecture notes on Southwest Virginia economic and human health. This region has high unemployement and is in transition from an economy centered on coal. There are a number of obstacles including remote location and decline of the coal industry in the United States.
The students will learn about how New England, Mid-Atlantic and the Southern …
The students will learn about how New England, Mid-Atlantic and the Southern Colonies were unique in their specific economic specialization and the goods they produced. They will describe the flow of goods and resources between the regions, forming a complex trade network, and will show their interdependence. Students will create an artifact (map)that will model the attributes and behaviors of the colonies.
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