School & Outreach Programs| Kids' Space Exhibit
The
Education Department of the Martha's Vineyard Museum is committed to developing
& delivering opportunities for school aged students, their teachers and families
to explore our rich local history.
For more information, please contact:
Education Director, Lynne Whiting* at 508-627-4441 x120
or email
*on sabbatical from Jan. 1 to April 1, 2008
Education
Director, Lynne Whiting has worked with children and families on Martha's Vineyard
for over 3 decades. She is a graduate of Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.
and has worked for M.V. Community Services as well as in the Island school system.
Mrs. Whiting was a classroom teacher before taking her current position; she
also served on the M.V.M. Board of Directors from 1998 to 2007.
Project Coordinator, Nancy Cole at 508-627-4441 x118 or email
Education Project Coordinator, Nancy Cole worked with the Martha's Vineyard Public Schools for 10 years, as Director of the After School Program, grant writer and project coordinator for several curriculum and professional development projects. She has also worked for Martha's Vineyard Community Services Early Childhood Programs, and the West Tisbury Public LIbrary. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts.
Programs Offered to Massachusetts,
Cape & Island Schools.
(All activities are designed with the Massachusetts
State Curriculum Frameworks in mind.)
 Kids
Digging Local History & Introduction to Museums (Grade 3):
A three
part program that begins in the classroom and includes an introduction to Vineyard
history, archaeology and getting the most out of a museum visit. Classes then
visit the museum for more in depth exposure to local history and how a museum
works. Resources and supports are made available to classroom teachers to conduct their own “shoe box digs” in the classroom.
Linking
M.V. to Early American History (Grade 5):
In the context of studying Early
European Explorers, resources from the MVHS collection are available that show
the impact of English Explorer Bartholomew Gosnold's journey to the Cape and the
Islands. While studying the American Revolution, primary source materials pertinent
to Grey's Raid are used to illuminate island life in September, 1778. Early Civilizations
(Grade 7):
Students visit the museum and examine evidence of early civilization
here on M.V. and compare it to other societies elsewhere in the world. Writing
a Research Paper (Grade 9):
Working with 9th grade English teachers, students
are guided in the use of primary sources from MVHS archives to write a research
paper on a local history topic. African
American Heritage Trail as part of Global Studies (Grade 10):
The museum
provides another link for students to explore the history of African Americans
on M.V. as one of their community field trips. The library offers resources to
support their individual projects, some of which are exhibited in the Student
Gallery. Student
Gallery: Kid's Space:
One room in the museum is devoted to showcasing
top history and social studies projects from all schools during different parts
of the year. The room is also used for hands on workshops for children. Student
Fellow:
Interested rising High School Seniors are encouraged to apply
for this mentorship opportunity with the Library/Archives and Education Department.
Students may apply for one semester or the entire year and can receive either
academic or community service credits depending upon their individual circumstances.  Shine
a Light on Learning: Lighthouse Tours:
Keeper of the East Chop Light,
Rob Hammett offers Lighthouse visits to enhance students' island experiences either
in an open-ended way or with content specific intentions. The visit can connect
to Curriculum Standards or simply be a fun fieldtrip. Contact him directly to
schedule a visit: 508-693-8104.
QUEST MARTHA'S VINEYARD:
The MV Museum Education Department is the host organization for the emerging QUEST Martha's Vineyard program. This program is a community collaboration, which promotes place based education through the creation of treasure hunts. More information can be found at www.questmv.org or www.vitalcommunities.org (go to Valley Quest link).
Vineyard History Map: Illuminating Local Resources/American History:
Funded by a grant from IMLS (Institute of Museum & Library Services) in 2003,
Teachers & Librarians participated in a program designed to encourage collaboration
between the MVHS and the MV Public Schools. By utilizing local resources in the
context of teaching American History students and teachers gained a deeper understanding
of Island history. Participants were trained in the use of primary sources and
how to navigate the American Memories website at the Library of Congress in Washington,
D.C. An electronic history map that showcases student work, teacher lesson plans
and links to primary source documents that will be available online is currently
under construction.
Kids' Space Exhibit
Come view the 2007 Annual Heritage Trail Project by Martha's Vineyard Regional High School sophmores. The following projects are evidence of work being done in the MV public schools that helps students better understand the history of our island:
Diary of Rebecca Amos
by Gail Herman
Rebecca's Journal
by Haley Rossi
Model of the William Martin’s House on Chappaquiddick
by Cody Coutinho & Kyle Morano
Sculpture of Rebecca Amos
by Heather Welch
*FIRST PRIZE* for Research & Artistic Interpretation
Enslavement on Martha’s Vineyard Poster
by Anna Hayes & Lauren Gray
***HONORABLE MENTION***
Heritage Trail Collage
by Sarah Hall
***HONORABLE MENTION***
 Heritage Trail Board Game
by Solvig Sayre
Martin Luther King, Jr. Paper & Portrait
by Hannah Marlin
African Americans in U.S. Wars
by Hunter Cottrell
Painting of Louise Izett
by Brianna Buchanan
**SECOND PRIZE** (Shared) for OriginalArtwork
Boat of Captain Martin
by Will DeBettencourt
Fishing Poster
by Rachel Vanderhoop
Sunset Painting
by Brianna Davies
“Visions of Africa” Painting & Paper
by Augusta Dillon
**SECOND PRIZE** (Shared) for Original Artwork
Heritage Trail Map
by Shaelah Huntington
*FIRST PRIZE* for Visual Appeal of Physical Project
Nancy Michael Poster
by Katie Mayhew
Timeline of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life
by Jesse Shayne
Board Game - Escape to Freedom
by Abby Larsen & Clarissa Murphy
Cobbler Shop
by Antoine Wafer
**SECOND PRIZE** for Originality & Research
Houses on the Heritage Trail
by Vicki Segal
Drawing of Rebecca Amos
by Brooks Bellingham
Poems
Collected by Catherine Spain
 Written Paper on William Martin
by Julie Pringle
***HONORABLE MENTION***
Written Paper
by Julia Sadowski
*FIRST PRIZE* For Creativity & Depth of Comprehension
Written Paper
by Patrick Hart
**SECOND PRIZE** for Originality & Practicality
Dorothy West Report
by Jake Ferry
Drawing of Nancy Michael
by Fernanda Silva & Ana Paula Martinez
Rebecca Amos Painting & Paper
by Olivia Gross
Nancy Michael Paper & Poster
by Katie Hines
Child’s Guide to the Martha’s Vineyard Heritage Trail
by Taylor Chisholm
Model of Whaling Voyages
by Leah Pachico & Mariah Mories
Heritage Trail Scrapbook
by Abby Entner & Hayley Pierce
Lois Mailou Jones Poster
Rebecca Amos Family Painting & Paper
by Naomi Scott
Laws Pertaining to Slavery Poster
by Alex Case
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