Curriculum Development
The needs of students constantly evolve as they learn the skills and knowledge to be successful after their K–12 education. Virtual Virginia embraces the creation and revision process needed to design effective courses for students across the Commonwealth and beyond.
Sample Lessons
Preview lesson content from a variety of VVA courses.
Latin: Useful Abbreviations
Survey of World Languages
Students explore Latin abbreviations used in everyday English, such as “a.m.” and “etc.” This course also includes lessons in Chinese, French, and Spanish.
Identifying Coins
Mathematics, Grade 1
Students learn how to recognize the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter in U.S. currency and the value of each in cents.
Improving Introductions & Conclusions
AP English Language & Composition
Students learn the keys to writing attention-grabbing introductions and memorable conclusions.
Human Impact on Coasts
Earth Science II: Oceanography
This lesson focuses on the effects that construction and other types of human activity have on beaches and coastlines.
United We Stand
Social Studies, Grade 3
This lesson highlights how American people come from diverse ethnic and national origins and are united by basic shared principles.
Curriculum Process
Learn more about how we develop courses in our interactive Curriculum Process Guide below.