National+World+War+II+Museum

= 2010 - 2011 Projects =

Victory Gardens



 * Project Description**

The goal of The Classroom Victory Garden Project is to teach elementary students about the role of community in WWII through interdisciplinary curriculum designed to connect the past and the millions of Americans grew Victory Gardens in their backyards, and on rooftops and in window boxes, during WWII to supplement their wartime rations and help spur victory. That can-do spirit can offer your young students an age-appropriate entree into the lessons and history of WWII. More information can be found on the museum's website: [|http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/garden.html]

Pittman Elementary,[| http://pittman.jppss.k12.la.us/pittman/] Schneckenburger Elementary, [|http://schneckenburger.jppss.k12.la.us/schneckenburger/]
 * Schools**


 * Project Information**

JPPSS Projects Google Site: @https://sites.google.com/site/jppssvictorygarden/ More Photos: [] Times Picayune Story: []


 * Contacts**
 * **Name** || **Contact Information** ||
 * Joan Lyon, Teacher || joan.lyon@jppss.k12.la.us ||
 * Becky Dowden, Teacher || becky.dowden@jppss.k12.la.us ||
 * Julie Weber, Teacher || julie.weber@jppss.k12.la.us ||
 * Ellen Lyon, Technology Integration Specialist || ellen.lyon@jppss.k12.la.us ||

= 2010 - 2011 Project Ideas =

1. **WWII in My Backyard** For High School Students the goal is to research the WWII history of their own communities. They explore their local libraries, archives, and newspapers, conduct oral histories, and even photograph locations. With this information students then create a simple website highlighting their community’s contribution to our victory in WWII. These websites are then hosted on the Museum’s website.

2. **This Date in WWII History** For Middle School Students the goal is to research one date in WWII history, research that date for each year of the war, write a creative script spotlighting the most interesting events from each year, and record it—complete with sound effects—into an exciting 5-minute podcast. Students then upload their podcasts to the Museum’s website to for all to hear. The Museum hopes to receive podcasts for every date of the calendar year.

3. **The Victory Gardens Classroom Project** For Elementary School Students (grades 2-4); the goal is to teach younger students about the role of community in WWII through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Students will learn the basics of WWII and gardening; This curriculum is designed to be flexible and can be done in either one class period, one week, one month, or throughout the entire school year. **NOTE: This project will incorporate a technology component designed to incorporate 21st century skills and to allow the students to share their work using the museum's website.**

4. **National History Day** Refer to the National History Day website for more information: http://www.nhd.org.


 * National World War II Museum Community Partnership Brochure **





= 2009 - 2010 Projects =

Project 1 - WWII iReporters

 * Project Description**

In November 2009, JPPSS students attended the National WWII Museum's grand opening events for the new Victory Theater. The students participated as iReporters. They interviewed guests including WWII Vets, Tuskegee Airmen, celebrities, and local politicians. Their interviews, video, and photos can be found on this blog: []

iReporters in Voice of America story: []

Photos of iReporters in action: @http://www.flickr.com/photos/24310056@N07/sets/72157622625072685/

JPPSS-produced video of the iReporters: []

National WWII Museum newsletter:


 * Schools**


 * T.H. Harris Middle School
 * Roosevelt Middle School
 * Higgins High School


 * Contacts**


 * **Name** || **Contact Information** ||
 * Jen Kitner, National WWII Museum || jen.kitner@nationalww2museum.org ||
 * Ellen Lyon, JPPSS Instructional Technology Integration Specialist || ellen.lyon@jppss.k12.la.us ||

Project 2 -WWII History Podcasts and Web Design
In the spring of 2009, JPPSS schools participated in two pilot projects with the National WWII Museum:


 * WWII In My Backyard Web Design
 * This Date in WWII History Podcast

These projects are open for participation by any class. For more information, refer to the museum's website: @http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education-podcast/

Higgins High School page: http://www.nationalww2museumimages.org/backyard/higgins/