No Bus. No Fuss. Travel back in time with our costumed interpreters without leaving your school grounds.
Programs are $4.00 per student with an $80 minimum. The Foundation's education staff will work with your class schedule to accommodate entire grade levels in one day.
To schedule a program, contact Vickie Hayes by phone at (540) 371-3363 x24
George Washington: Boy Before Legend
This multi-disciplinary program encompasses the life of George Washington,
starting from childhood. Students learn about the important role that math
and science played in his future jobs — first, as a surveyor and later, as
a farmer. This program also teaches the historical significance of George Washington
as a soldier, commander-in-chief, and president. Students will have the opportunity
to explore George Washington’s character traits through creative drama using
the 110 Rules of Civility. The students will understand George Washington as
the child, the man, the myth, and the legend. Grades: K-2; 3-5
Grades K-3 SOLS:
Math: K.5, K.10, K.14, K.15, 1.3, 1.12, 1.15, 1.19, 2.12, 2.19, 2.23, 3.14a,
3.17, 3.22
Science: K.6a, K.8a, 1.4a, 1.7, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1a, 3.1k, 3.7a
History/Social
Studies: K.1, K.7, K.8, K.9, 1.2, 1.3, 1.10, 1.11, 2.10, 2.11
Language Arts: K.1c, K.3, 1.1c, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3a, 2.3c, 3.1
Grades 4-5 SOLs:
Math: 4.11a,
4.11b, 4.13, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11a
Science: 3.0, 4.6, 5.1
History: VS.1, VS.5b,
VS.6a, USI.6c
Language Arts: 4.1, 5.2
American Indians
The history of American Indians in Virginia spans thousands of years, from
the time of hunters and gatherers, to their interaction with European settlers.
Students learn about the daily life of these early American Indians through
artifacts, primary documents, and fun, hands-on activities.
Grades K-2, 3-5.
History and Social Science SOLs: K.1, K.4, 2.2, 2.4, VS.1,
VS.2, VS.3, USI.1, USI.3, USI.4
History Scene Investigators
Students become history detectives by
investigating life in New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies. How
did people interact with their different environments? What were their jobs?
How were they educated? What goods did they produce? Students move though
a series of activities, from an opening Reader’s Theater to a closing Scene
Reconstruction, that guides them in seeking out information from a variety
of sources in an interactive environment.
Grades 4-5
History and Social Sciences
Sols: USI.5 b,c,d, VS.4a, VS.4d, 4e, 7a
History Theater - NEW!
The George Washington Foundation recently introduced a new Museum Theater initiative.The goal of History Theater is to teach history through drama. The stories focus on the life of young George Washington (GW). A team of actors present lively scenarios that enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of history.
Each program is approximately 10 minutes in length. Teachers can select 3 or 4 of the available programs.
- Past & Present: How Life has Changed Over Time (K-2)
- George Washington: A Hero to Remember (K-2)
- The Rules of Civility: Life Lessons from GW in the 18th Century (K-5)
- The Greatest Things that Never Happened: Myths About Young GW (K-5)
- Should Young George Go to Sea? The Future of a Nation (3-5)
- Events that Began the French and Indian War: A Satire (3-5)
- Washington Crossing the Delaware …Sort Of: Can you believe everything you see? (3-5)
Summaries and SOLs for each vignette will be coming soon. If you need information
now, please call Vickie Hayes at (540) 371-3363 x24.