The History & Social Science Standards of Learning (SOL) are designed to develop knowledge and skills in history, geography, civics and economics to prepare students for informed participation in shaping the nation’s future.
3rd Grade- Ancient Civilizations (Contributions, Human and Physical Characteristics, Adaptations, Oral Traditions), Citizenship, Diversity in America, Importance of Government, Locating and Describing Geographic Features on Globes and Map, Ecomonics
4th Grade- Virginia Geography, History, Famous People and Places
5th Grade- US History
6th Grade- US History
Visit Historic Places:
Monticello, Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestown, Yorktown Battlefield, Washington, DC, Wolf Creek Indian Village
Visit Museums
Look at maps and find places/directions
Visit the 5 Regions of Virginia to see geographic changes, drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike along the Appalachian Trail
Play Games at SOLPass : Choose "Belle Heth ES" as your school and enter password: bh
Discuss the importance of different Holidays as they occur throughout the year
Discuss how to be a good citizen:
In School
In Radford
In the World
Practice decision making