Collection of Sources (17)

1. Gene Espy Passes through Galax & Image of Espy
2. Chester Dziengielewski Passes through Galax
3. Dixon’s Ferry (1940’s) & Sally Dixon Rakes Interview (2019)  Copy at end of plans.
4. Rocky Knob Shelter (2019)
5. County Line Primitive Baptist Church
6. Graysville Store (Floyd) & Bluemont Hotel (Galax)
7. Letter from George Miller to John Barnard
8. Pinnacles of Dan #1 & #2
9. Mrs. Sue Hall
10. Byllesby Dam (1912)
11. Poor Mountain & Cabin in Hemlock Dell
12. Tuggle Gap to Route 58 (1941)

Virginia Standards of Learning:

VUS.1 The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship by

1. a)   synthesizing evidence from artifacts and primary and secondary sources to obtain information about events in Virginia and United States history;
   j)   investigating and researching to develop products orally and in writing.

Objective:

1. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources and draw conclusions about life on the Appalachian Trail in the 1940s and 50s.
2. Students will create social media style posts displaying their interpretation of places and people on the trail.
3. Students will compare and contrast current hiker experiences to those in the past.

Teaching Strategies

1. Discussion and thought-holding note taking on videos and images.
2. Question and answer sessions to help students interpret primary and secondary sources.
3. Optional brief lecture on the change over time of the Appalachian Trail route through Southern Virginia.
4. Independent work creating social media posts.