The Rise and Fall of Civilizations
Submitted by: Loretta Tillman Collaborators: Mike Dunavant (ITRT), Jim Coe (ITRT) School: Varina High School Summary The students will play the sim game “Civilization 4” …
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The Great Debate
Submitted by: Karen Nowicki Collaborators: Michelle Grubbs School: Springfield Park Summary The students participated in a formal debate experience called “The Great Debate.” Parents and …
Famous American Fridays
Submitted by: Tyler Hart and Susan Newton Collaborators: Michelle Grubbs, Karen Hues School: Springfield Park Summary Each week the class will work to research a …
Jamestown Commercials
Submitted by: Tom Adair, Jan Darr, Lauren Bew, Kathleen DiBuccio School: Twin Hickory ES Summary The students will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English …
Capturing History
Submitted by: Melissa Nacy School: Jackson Davis Elementary School Summary Students were placed in groups of two to present a topic from the social studies …
Where in the World are the Wilder Students?
Submitted by: Andrew Givens Collaborators: Doug Saunders School: L. Douglas Wilder Middle School Summary Students will select a country that they would like to learn …
What Made Them Famous?
Submitted by: Kelly Arkwright School: Highland Springs Elementary School Summary This project is used as an integral part of a 2nd grade unit on famous …
Henrico County 400th Anniversary VoiceThread Project
Submitted by: Melissa Rama Collaborators: Julie Franklin, ITRT School: Crestview Elementary School Summary After completing Henrico County standards (HC.1 – HC2.2c), students were given the …
Rockin’ Through History
Submitted by: Melissa Nacy Collaborators: Mary Ellen Jones, Sarah Schmoyer School: Jackson Davis Elementary School Summary This lesson was planned to help students learn about …
Ancient Greece Project
Submitted by: Charlotte Sabalis School: Holman Middle School Summary This project was designed to give students the feeling of nationalism and pride those members of …