Books in Virginia Experience series

One of the most popular misconceptions about American Indians is that they are all the same-one homogenous group of people who look alike, speak the same language, and share the same customs and history. Nothing could be further from the truth! This book gives kids an A-Z look at the Native Americans that shaped their state's history. From tribe to tribe, there are large differences in clothing, housing, life-styles, and cultural practices. Help kids explore Native American history by starting with the Native Americans that might have been in their very own backyard! Some of the activities include crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and decipher the code.

I’m Reading About Virginia is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes Virginia unique. I’m Reading about Virginia helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about Virginia. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I’m Reading About Virginia topics include:Native AmericansExplorersSettlementStatehoodFlagCapitalCountiesBordersPresidentNicknamePeopleBirdFlowerTreeInsectBeachesMountainsRiversLandmarkAgricultureSportsClaim to FameGlossaryAnd More!

Each desk-sized “FunSheet” includes original illustrations are designed to be colored with markers, colored pencils, or crayons. The “FunSheet” includes YOUR state name, statehood information, state flag, state seal, and lots of state symbols and facts for kids to read, color, and learn, PLUS a state symbols word search and maze. The oversized 11” x 17” “FunSheet” gives kids lots of room to show their creativity and include lots of educational value! You can even laminate the fun sheets to use throughout the year as desk-sheets, placemats, wall displays, and more! These attractive coloring and activity sheets make it fun to learn about YOUR state’s symbols and other important facts. Each pack comes with 30 sheets. Put the “FunSheet” in the hands of every student.

The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Virginia basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Virginia. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Virginia Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Virginia Geography section digs up the what's where in Virginia. Virginia History section is like traveling through time to some of Virginia's greatest moments. Virginia People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Virginia Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Virginia Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Virginia. Virginia Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Virginia.

The Famous People in Virginia Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures.The photo packs are perfect for:• Writing Projects• Biography Projects• Graphic Timelines• Bulletin Boards• State Studies• Learning Centers• Classroom Decoration• And More! The 12 historical photos/pictures for the Virginia Photo Pack includes:• POCAHONTAS, Daughter of Chief Powhatan• JOHN SMITH, Leader of the Virginia Colony• GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1ST President of the United States• PATRICK HENRY, Founding Father of the United States• THOMAS JEFFERSON, 3RD President of the United States• JAMES MADISON, 4TH President of the United States• JAMES MONROE, 5TH President of the United States• ROBERT E. LEE, Commander of the Confederate Army• MAGGIE L. WALKER, Businesswoman and Civil Rights Activist• GEORGE C. MARSHALL, U.S. Army General and Statesman• L. DOUGLAS WILDER, First African American Elected as U.S. State Governor• U.S. PRESIDENTS, Eight U.S. Presidents from VirginiaThis FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs is 9 pages. The Teacher’s Guide provides ideas for two basic ways to use the photo packs: Classroom Display and Learning Activities. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs.

The Virginia Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of Virginia. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" card stock.We have created a FREE Online Teacher’s Guide for Primary Sources to help you to teach primary sources more effectively and use creative strategies for integrating primary source materials into your classroom. This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources is 15 pages. It includes teacher tools, student handouts, and student worksheets. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources.The Virginia Primary Sources will help your students build common core skills including: • Analysis• Critical Thinking• Point of View• Compare and Contrast• Order of Events• And Much More! Perfect for gallery walks and literature circles! Great research and reference materials! The 20 Virginia Primary Sources are: 1. Illustration of an Algonquian village on the Pamlico River estuary – 1590 2. Map of Virginia – discovered and as described by Captain John Smith – 16063. Portrait of Captain John Smith – 16084. Illustration of Chief Powhatan in a longhouse at Werowocomoco – 16125. Replica of painting of slaves processing tobacco for export – 16706. Painting of Patrick Henry’s “If this be treason, make the most of it!" speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses against the Stamp Act of 17657. Print of the Bodleian Plate, depicting the colonial architecture of Colonial Williamsburg – plate was critical to the reconstruction of Williamsburg in the early-mid 20th century – 17818. Oil painting of "The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown" - October 19, 17819. Replica of the first page of the 1830 Virginia State Constitution10. Illustration of Nat Turner’s slave revolt – 183111. Illustration of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia – published November 5, 185912. Photograph of the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond – key strategic asset for the Confederacy – 186013. Lithograph of the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac – March 186214. Photograph of the Monitor after her battle with the Merrimac – Hampton Roads, Virginia – 186215. Photograph of a pontoon bridge across the Rappahannock River – Fredericksburg, Virginia – 186316. Photograph of the ruins of Norfolk Navy Yard – December 186417. Photograph of the ruins of Richmond caused by a Confederate attempt to burn the city – 186518. Robert E. Lee’s amnesty oath reaffirming his loyalty to the U.S. Constitution after the Civil War – October 186519. Illustration of schoolroom at Freedmen’s Bureau – Richmond, Virginia – 186620. Photograph of the Pentagon – Arlington, Virginia – 1998Your students will: • think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. • participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. • integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. • experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.