Category Archives: Virginia history

Thomas Jefferson

Posted on November 23, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. The Virginian was an integral part of the American Revolution (SOL VS.5b, USI.6c) and the establishment of the new American … Continue reading →

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Patrick Henry

Posted on November 22, 2010 by openwidearchive

Patrick Henry Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia in 1736. He was a huge part of America's struggle from British rule to self-government.Patrick Henry was a lawyer, patriot, orator, and helped form every aspect of  founding of America. His most … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Symbols

Posted on November 20, 2010 by openwidearchive

 America the Beautiful: Patriotic Symbols Introduction This blog post provides several book reviews, websites that students can access, and additional teacher resources. The material that is found within the links provided can be used with grades ranging from kindergarten to … Continue reading →

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James Madison

Posted on November 17, 2010 by openwidearchive

James Madison, a Virginian, was the fourth president of the United States and is known as the “father of the Constitution.” James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is named after him. The resources listed below would be helpful for … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Christopher Newport

Posted on September 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Captain Christopher Newport (1561-1617) was a major figure is the Virginia Company’s voyage to the New World and the establishment of England’s first permanent settlement there. Previously, Captain Newport was a successful sailor with Sir Frances Drake, seized fortunes … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: The Promise Quilt

Posted on February 23, 2010 by openwidearchive

The Promise Quilt, written by Candice F. Ransom and illustrated by Ellen Beier, takes place in the rural South during the Civil War. When Addie loses her father to the war, her mother stuggles to feed the family and Addie’s … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: This Land is Your Land

Posted on January 22, 2010 by openwidearchive

“This land is your land, this land is my land, from California to the New York island, from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me.” Every child in the United States … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: O is for Old Dominion

Posted on November 23, 2009 by openwidearchive

Introduction O is for Old Dominion was written by Pamela Duncan Edwards and illustrated by Troy Howell. This book is an excellent resource for teachers that are introducing children to Virginia’s history. Pamela Duncan Edwards does an extraordinary job discussing everything … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Story of Jamestown

Posted on November 23, 2009 by openwidearchive

The Story of Jamestown is a great “comic book” style book on the settling of Jamestown. It is written by Eric Braun and illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams and Charles Barnett III. The illustrations are wonderful which rich colors … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: …If You Lived in WILLIAMSBURG in COLONIAL DAYS

Posted on November 23, 2009 by openwidearchive

  …If You Lived in WILLIAMSBURG in COLONIAL DAYS by Barbara Brenner is an informational book which describes the everyday life of colonists living in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.   This story is set up in a Question and Answer … Continue reading →

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