Digital History Lab (DHL)
Description
In our 45-minute Digital History Lab (DHL), students explore Monticello through the eyes of a historian with the help of an expert guide. Utilizing digital tools including Monticello 360° and a collection of primary source documents and objects, students will consider how we know what we know and investigate this historic site through multiple lenses. Supplemented with a robust set of resources and lesson activities, students will have the opportunity to engage with their guide, learn more about the historical process, and deepen their understanding of Monticello’s enduring significance. DHL’s can be customized to fit your curriculum and students' needs.
Offered At
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Thomas Jefferson, third president, philosopher, scientist, historian, and author of the Declaration of the Independence, helped establish the foundations of self-government and individual freedom we know today. Jefferson’s words—the Declaration and his more than 19,000 letters—and his architecture—including Monticello and the University of Virginia— provide a lens for scholars and visitors today to view the beginnings of early America. In 1987, Monticello and the University of Virginia’s Academical Village were together named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Details
Subjects
History, Revolutionary War, African American History, Social Studies, Government & Civics
Capacity
30 students, Max 5 chap., Min 1 chap.
Duration
45 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary
Price Options
$0.00 per Person for Free