Includes:
• Educational tour of Presidents Park with an education guide
• Lunch in Presidents Park Café Menu Choices to the right
Educational programs include admission to the park, a guided tour and teacher materials.
All educational programs are adaptable into elementary, middle and high school levels. Prior to the students’ visit to Presidents Park, teachers will be provided with informational packets that will include an overview of the program content, learning objective(s), pre-visit materials and post-visit activities. All programs have been correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning for Social Studies. These programs are reviewed and critiqued by members of the Presidents Park Board of Education and approved by the National Council of Scholars of Presidents Park.
The Constitution and Bill of Rights
This educational program focuses on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the amendments to the Constitution. The tour focuses on the presidents who were in office when selected amendments to the Constitution were ratified.
Virginia Presidents
Virginia is the “Mother of Presidents”. The program identifies the eight American presidents who were born in Virginia. Two of them signed the Constitution and one authored the Declaration of Independence.
Civil War to Civil Rights
This program will cover the Civil Rights Movement from the Civil War through modern times. Students will explore the progress of civil rights in our country and learn about the presidents who had the most significant impact.
Before They Were Presidents
Before being elected as president, the leaders of this country came from a wide array of careers and educational backgrounds. Students will learn about selected presidents as individuals and how they contributed to our nation.
* Educational programs are subject to change.