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🏛️ Virginia Holocaust Museum Field Inquiry
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Students visit the Virginia Holocaust Museum and complete a structured field inquiry journal focused on examples of individual and community resilience. They record at least five observations, two direct quotations from exhibit text or survivor testimony, and one question about how resilience develops in extreme adversity. The visit concludes with a facilitated discussion connecting observations to the essential question.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
4 steps
Lesson plan
4 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and Introduction: Brief students on the day's objectives and the essential question. Discuss the importance of resilience and how the museum visit will help explore this concept. (10 min) |
| 2 | Museum Exploration: Students visit exhibits in small groups, focusing on identifying examples of resilience. They should record at least five observations and two direct quotations from exhibit texts or survivor testimonies. (20 min) |
| 3 | Group Discussion: Facilitate a discussion where students share their observations and quotations. Encourage them to connect these insights to the essential question about resilience. (10 min) |
| 4 | Reflection and Question Formulation: Students individually reflect on what they learned and formulate one question about how resilience develops in extreme adversity. (5 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Contact the Virginia Holocaust Museum to confirm visit details and ensure any necessary accommodations for students with IEPs or ELL needs.
- Prepare field inquiry journals for students to use during the museum visit, including sections for observations, quotations, and questions.
- Arrange transportation and ensure all permission slips are collected from students.
Student-facing instructions
During the museum visit, your task is to explore the exhibits in small groups. You will record at least five observations and two direct quotations from exhibit texts or survivor testimonies in your field inquiry journal. After exploring, participate in a group discussion to share your findings and connect them to the essential question about resilience. Finally, reflect individually and formulate one question about resilience in extreme adversity.