{"A":"King and Queen County Public Schools","B":"Project Based Learning- Making History in King and Queen County","C":"Second graders at Lawson-Marriott Elementary are actively engaged in real world, meaningful learning through a teaching method called Project Based Learning.  In one such unit, students learned about local history to better understand their and others’ roles in the community.  The question that guided their work was: How has our past influenced our present in King and Queen County and how might we influence our future? To answer this question, they researched the history of their county and used primary source materials to learn about the experiences and perspectives of multiple community members. Students used what they learned to document and share the multiple histories that coexist in their local community.  Completion of this project entailed multiple authentic public products, including podcasts and historical journals about their individuals and findings.  It culminated in a living wax museum for the community as their final presentation of learning.  Through project based learning, students gain a deeper understanding of course content, develop a genuine love of learning, and learn real life skills such as solving problems, collaboration, and communication.   ","D":"Mrs. Vivian Kazee, 2nd Grade Teacher, vkazee@kqps.net, 804-769-3116","E":""}