The Stones & Bones teaching project is now available for educators
to use in the classroom! To order the project, use the VOCA
Bookstore Order Blank.
Here is an excerpt from the project introduction:
You have in your possession the Vermont Old Cemetery Association "Stones
and Bones" packet. Enclosed you will find a variety of materials related
to using cemeteries as educational tools. As members of VOCA who have classroom
experience, and have used cemetery related materials in schools, we have
put these materials together with teachers in mind.
Students of all ages are fascinated with cemetery related material. We
should also add that the general subject of death and dying is a subject
pre-adults have an interest in but don't have much training in expressing
that interest. Perhaps a unit using cemeteries as an educational tool would
help deal with this inquisitiveness. It might also bridge the gap to other
areas as well.
We are hoping that you will encourage the use of cemeteries in your community
as a resource. All of us who have worked on this project welcome your questions
and comments. There is an opportunity here to cross over many disciplines
and involve a large number of students and community members in a worthwhile
study area.
VOCA as an organization is continually looking for new members. Both individuals
and groups are welcome. Perhaps half of the cemeteries in the State of
Vermont need some kind of special care and/or documentation. These are
hands-on projects that lend themselves to community service programs. We
have members that are eager to assist in planning such programs.
