| Content Provider | Virginia Historical Society | |
| Contact Information | Jennifer Nesossis
jennifer@vahistorical.org 428 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 United States Phone: (804) 340-2278 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | Much of what historians now know about the Indians we call "the Powhatans" is derived from English sources, as the Powhatans had no written language.
Using primary sources as well as replica artifacts created by Mattaponi Indians, students will learn about what life was like in Virginia before the first English settlers made it their home. Students will identify the various natural resources used by Native American men, women, and children to make their tools and clothing. Students will also be engaged in a discussion about Pocahontas and the myths associated with her. | |
| Program Format | 1. The program will begin with an examination and comparison of John Smith's famous map to current maps of today.
2. The audience will then examine several John White paintings and examine replica artifacts. 3. The audience will then view several images created of Pocahontas over the last 400 years and discuss some of the myths that surround Pocahontas. 4. The program will end with time for a Question and Answer period. | |
| Objectives | The participant will:
- describe the interactions between the English settlers and the native peoples, including the contributions of Powhatan to the survival of the settlers; - describe how American Indians related to the climate and their environment to secure food, clothing, and shelter; - discuss the environmental characteristics of Virginia's Coastal Plain region; - identify the three major Indian language groups in Virginia, and recognize words from the Algonquian language. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | National
U.S. History NS 5-12 ERA 1: Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620) 1) Comparative characteristics of societies in the Americans, Western Europe, and Western Africa that increasingly interacted after 1450. 2) How early European exploration and colonization resulted in cultural and ecological interactions among previously unconnected peoples. | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Virginia
History and Social Studies VS.2 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes to 1 hour | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY
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| Date/Time Notes | This program will be offered Tuesday through Friday, beginning September 15, 2011. You must register at least 2 weeks before your requested date. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $0.00
Point to Point Cost: $0.00 By Request Cost: $0.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | This program will be free during the introductory period. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to inclement weather conditions. A full refund will be granted to sites that cancel more than 48 hours in advance. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We require a test call one day prior to the videoconference session. |
