Historic Marker Civil War Project – 5314
Summary The teacher discussed the Virginia Historical Highway Markers web page that is a part of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website. The teacher …
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Musical Instrument Project – Physical Science – 5315
Summary In this project, students investigate sound waves in order to gain a better understanding of the fundamental differences between pitch and volume. The project …
World Water Crises
Summary In this lesson/performance task, students assume the role of a member of the United Nations. The teacher assigns students a water issue currently impacting …
First Grade Marketplace – 4531
Summary Economics involves concepts that are difficult for 1st graders to understand. The First Grade Marketplace makes Economics come to life for the students. Over …
Welcome to the Real World: Creating a Personal Budget
Summary In this lesson, each student places himself/herself into his/her own shoes at the ripe old age of 25 years. Each student has successfully graduated …
Puppet Rhythm Ostinatos
Summary The objective of this lesson is for small groups of students to collaborate to create layered rhythm vocal ostinatos (repeating rhythm phrases) using puppets, …
Revolutionary Times – 4533
Summary After completing our studies on the American Revolution (VS5a-c), the students were challenged with creating video segments that would cover the topics that were …
Battle of Ancient Greece and Rome
Summary Students voted between ancient Greece and ancient Rome for their favorite ancient civilization, after being exposed to both civilizations to master Social S SOL …
Independent Living Career Project – 5313
Summary After completing a survey on the VA View Career Clusters website (http://www.vaview.vt.edu/68/) to determine each students’ interests, a career from the VA View webpage …
Freedom Project
Summary This lesson was written for a smaller classroom of students, so the focus was not necessarily on group work. Students independently read an article …