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Teachers Virgin Islands History Door Decorating Challenge:
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The "Guardians of Our Heritage" challenge is a special initiative designed exclusively for teachers in the Virgin Islands, celebrating their role as stewards of the territory's rich cultural and historical legacy. This challenge invites teachers from both public and private schools across the districts of St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John to creatively decorate their classroom doors or a designated space within their schools. The decorations should reflect the theme "We Are All Stewards of Our Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage," emphasizing the importance of preserving and honoring the unique traditions, stories, and natural beauty of the Virgin Islands.

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Environmental Science
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Stephanie Chalana Brown
Date Added:
02/14/2024
Title: "Creating a Progressive Virgin Islands: Pan-Africanism,  Health Equity, and Imagining a Just Future"
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This lesson plan aims to educate students about the significance of Pan-Africanism, focusing on its relevance in the Virgin Islands and Liberia. Students will delve into the contributions of key figures like Reverend Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden and Dr. Melvin Evans, particularly in the realms of Pan-Africanism, politics, and health administration. The curriculum will address the historical context of healthcare in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing the disparities during Dr. Melvin Evans' tenure as the first Black governor. Through various activities, students will engage in discussions, research, and creative tasks to understand health disparities and propose solutions for a more equitable society. The lesson also integrates standards related to democracy, societal change, and local Virgin Islands pride. Materials for the lesson include biographies, information on Liberia, internet resources, art supplies, and potential guest speakers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UeAFha9L5Y&t=590s  

Subject:
Caribbean History
Education
Virgin Islands Culture
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Lecture
Author:
Stephanie Chalana Brown
Date Added:
10/18/2023
Unearthing the lives of enslaved Africans
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Excavations on St. Croix fill in history’s blanksAn all-black team of archaeologists explains their approach to unearthing the day-to-day lives of enslaved A...

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Applied Science
Arts and Humanities
Environmental Science
History
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Author:
Science Magazine
Date Added:
09/07/2021
Unit Plan: Understanding Socio-political needs and changes in the U.S. Virgin Islands
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This 11-12th grade unit plan was designed for the 9th Annual Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair, April 2023.  English Teacher Regina Keels, a member of the festival committee, developed the unit, executed the lessons as indicated, and demonstrated the Socratic Seminar with colleague Cynthia Santos along with their students during the festival.  The unit can be be amended for other Virgin Islands political leaders and their speeches or for the speeches of political leaders globally.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Unit of Study
Author:
Regina Keels
Date Added:
04/24/2023
VI History Month/Virgin Islands History Month Celebration
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“Every year in March, we honor our Virgin Islands' exceptional history and culture, as well as the achievements and contributions of its people. As Virgin Islanders, it is critical that we honor our forefathers' fortitude and continue to build on their great successes.This PowerPoint slide has hyperlinks for teachers to use in celebrating the significant celebration for virgin islands History Month.

Subject:
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Author:
CRISTINA SENOSA
Date Added:
09/06/2021
VISA for Social Studies Updated July 31 2023.pdf
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In August 2022, this document was reviewed and approved for sharing with stakeholders by the Board of Education. This July 31, 2023 document is a revised, updated version of the document. Social Studies teachers in particular, and other content area teachers and encourage to utilize the standards in their instructional.

Subject:
Education
History
Social Science
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
VIDE Social Studies Curriculum Workgroup
Virgin Islands Department of Education
Date Added:
07/31/2023
Virgin Islands Creole | Dutch Creole | Negerhollands
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The St. John Heritage Collective hosts a panel discussion regarding the importance of Virgin Islands Creole.

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Arts and Humanities
Education
History
Language Education (ESL)
Linguistics
Social Science
Virgin Islands History
World Cultures
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
WTJX Channel 12
Date Added:
08/11/2021
Virgin Islands Student Cultural Notebook Edition 4: 1848 Emancipation
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 It was determined in 1847 that future children born to enslaved laborers would be free, and that slavery would be abolished totally in 1859. Instead of agreeing to the deal, the enslaved began mobilizing, and on July 3rd, 1848, an estimated 8,000 enslaved individuals demanded their freedom 1848, an estimated 8,000 enslaved individuals demanded their freedom in Frederiksted in front of Fort Frederik

Subject:
Caribbean History
Elementary Education
Ethnic Studies
Graphic Arts
Reading Informational Text
Virgin Islands Culture
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Author:
Stephanie Chalana Brown
Date Added:
07/18/2022
Virgin Islands Studies Collective - Dr. Hadiya Sewer
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Dr. Hadiya Sewer joins the show to talk about her work with the VI Studies Collective and the St. John Heritage Collective.
Dr. Hadiya Sewer joins the show to talk about her work with the VI Studies Collective and the St. John Heritage Collective. (English, 1 hr)

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1:58 Bajo el Sol Gallery Events
9:56 Theodora Moorehead
11:17 Recovery, changes, developments on St. John since “Irmaria”
16:50 The VI Studies Collective
24:24 Responses from VISCO workshops
30:39 Break
31:45 “Colonialism without Colonizers” speech and British Virgin Islands
40:06 Responses to new governor in US Virgin Islands, Albert Bryan, Jr.
44:09 U.S. Federal government shutdown and the National Park on St. John
47:21 2020 Census, citizenship question, VI delegate to Congress
49:26 Green New Deal and climate justice
57:09 Outro

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Caribbean History
Education
History
Social Emotional Learning
Virgin Islands History
Material Type:
Case Study
Lecture Notes
Author:
Travelogue Media
Date Added:
08/11/2021