Communities in Virginia

Standard of Learning

Content

Recognize that communities in Virginia include people with different ethnic origins, customs, and traditions.

Recognize that most Virginians contribute to their communities and are united as Americans by common principles and traditions.

Recognize that communities in Virginia include people of different ethnic origins who come from different places around the world.

Most Virginians make valuable contributions to their communities.

Recognize that people celebrate American holidays and traditions in addition to their own cultural holidays and traditions.

Recognize that people in our communities are united as Americans by common principles and traditions, such as celebrating Independence Day (Fourth of July) and pledging allegiance to the flag.

Sample Resources

American Indian Resource Center. Oral History Project. <http://www.wm.edu/airc/>.  This site provides information on chiefs, history, maps, and community events for the eight tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. United States Government Printing Office. <http://bensguide.gpo.gov>. This Web site provides learning tools for K–12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO (Government Printing Office) Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities.

Center for Civic Education. <http://www.civiced.org>. The mission of the Center for Civic Education is to promote an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.

Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen. U.S. Department of Education Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. Washington, D.C., 2003. <http://www.cetac.org/Resources/>. This site contains a booklet providing information about the values and skills that make up character and good citizenship. It suggests ways to help children develop strong character.

History Channel Presents Kwanzaa. <http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/holidays/kwanzaa/>. This Web site present the history of Kwanzaa and the seven symbols associated with the holiday. 

Kids Click! Web Search for Kids by Librarians. Colorado State Library. <http://www.kidsclick.org/>. KidsClick! was created by a group of librarians at the Ramapo Catskill Library System to address concerns about the role of public libraries in guiding their young users to valuable and age appropriate Web sites.

“Kwanzaa Crafts.” EnchantedLearning.com. <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/kwanza/>. This Web page offers Kwanzaa Crafts ideas. 

“Kwanzaa.” Bestkidsbooksite.com. <http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/kwanzaacrafts.cfm>. This Web page offers Kwanzaa craft ideas. 

“Living with the Indians.” Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. <http://www.hibookisfun.org/> This Web page provides information about Virginia’s American Indians (First Americans). This Web site is being revised. To find “Living with the Indians,” go the Website Directory at the bottom of the page, then to Education/School Groups, then Curriculum Material or Teacher Packets.

Matusevich, Melissa. Social Studies Curriculum Resources Poster Sets. <http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/posterset.html>. This Web site is a resource of social studies poster sets for grades K–3.

Native Way. Wisdom Keepers, Inc. <http://www.wisdomkeepers.org/nativeway/nwidx.htm> This Web site is a First American resource for educators. It has recipes, facts, and even a homework help page for students.

“Virginia State Census Facts.” U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. Census Bureau. <http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51000.html>. This Web page offers quick facts about Virginia and its counties.