- Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
- Virginia Scrapbook Project
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Virginia Scrapbook Project
Did you know that there is a lot of history right here in our home state of Virginia? Have you ever traveled outside of Ashburn and Loudoun County to see what else is out there? This project gives students and their families the opportunity to experience history first hand. The Fourth Grade Social Science curriculum focuses on Virginia Studies. The students will learn about Virginia history throughout the year. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by visiting historical sites in person. Thank you for your support and have fun!
DUE DATE: 4th Quarter - Friday, May 31st
DIRECTIONS
You will put together a hard copy or digital scrapbook showing where you have traveled in Virginia over the past school year. What do you want your classmates and teacher to see? Take lots of pictures and please follow the guidelines.Guidelines:
Your project should include:
- 5 historical sites in Virginia (only 1 of those locations may be in Washington D.C.)
- Pictures of the location (pictures of you at the site)
- A narrative explaining the importance of the location.
- A reflection for each location: What did you learn? What was your favorite part? Would you recommend this location to others?
Create your scrapbook using: a photo album, scrapbook or poster paper, Google Docs, Google Slides, Canva, or other communication tool. Creativity is encouraged!
To print a copy of the scrapbook assignment and grading rubric, please open the link below.
4th Grade Virginia Scrapbook Project Assignment
HERE ARE SOME PLACES TO VISIT!
Loudoun County Historical Sites & Museums
Virginia Tourism Information by region
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS:
- Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park (The largest Civil War engagement in Loudoun County)https://www.novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield-regional-park
- Great Falls Park (See an example of the Fall Line between VA and MD)http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
- Potomac River (Virginia’s rivers were and are very important to the state’s development and economy)
- Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive-discover the beautiful natural resources of our state)http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/driving-skyline-drive.htm
- Manassas National Battlefield Park (The first major battle of the Civil War)http://www.nps.gov/mana/
All 4th grade students can get a free pass to any US National Park for the full year of 4th grade. See https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm for more information and to print your pass.
There are a lot more locations to visit! Be creative and have fun!