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| Malden Mills ISome analysts say there is little room for moral decision-making in the marketplace.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Juliette Low and the Girl ScoutsBorn Juliette Gordon in Civil War Savannah, Georgia, the founder of the world's largest voluntary organization of young women at last discovered an outlet for her restless energy.Grades 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Gilbert Stuart IIIn 1793 after eighteen years abroad, prominent portraitist Gilbert Stuart returned to America. There he painted perhaps the most well known American portrait.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Malden Mills IIThe world of business often creates a hostile relationship between worker and employer. One company which seeks to overcome such conflict is Malden Mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Rescue Squad: The OriginDespite the growing sophistication of modern medical practice and technology in the early 20th century, delivery of care still lagged. Providing that link--usually on a volunteer basis--was the rescue squad.Grades 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Roles in the CourtThere is this idea that yes, England is far off. To some degree, Williamsburg is far off, but the people who serve in the local community are the connection with those far off governments. And the people who are appointed to serve on the court are from that community.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Revolution and the CourtsEven as the Revolution gathered in strength, the basic court system changed very little. Although the Declaration of Independence sought to liberate the states from Britain, Jefferson wanted to continue the basic rule of English law.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Court DaysMonthly Court sessions, known as “Court Day,” became woven into the fabric of society as a primary meeting place in the county. Court Day was a time to conduct business, vote or seek entertainment.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| County CourtsWhen the population in Virginia began to rise in the late 1620's and into the early 1630's, the volume of litigation is what ultimately lead to the movement to create the county courts as the ultimate institution of local governance.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Lasting Impact of Virginia CourtsVirginia was home to the first courts of the new world and its founding fathers went on to influence the judicial system, not only of this nation, but beyond. As in the past, Virginia continues to play a role in making history.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
