This lesson plan is part of a multi-disciplinary unit that scaffolds the deeper-learning skills of early-elementary students through the examination of artifacts and cultural experiences throughout the history of Virginia. Through a forthcoming prerecorded webinar that will be linked to this presentation, two Virginia teachers joined by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Richmond, VA), provide a presentation on how to use this resource and to consider ways educators can collaborate with museum experts to broaden each student's critical thinking skills and enrich their historical understandings.

Let’s learn about community helpers!  What do you want to be when you grow up?  A farmer, police officer, teacher, librarian, doctor…?

During this learning experience, or series of learning experiences, students will explore the definition of a contribution, learn more about the contribution(s) of a diverse set of Virginians and ‘curate’ a student gallery that shows their contributions in their community now, and in the future.