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- 9th - 12th
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Students access a list of Appalachian values in order to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the people of Appalachia. They compose their own folktale, based on the values of the Applachian people they've studied. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a series of lesson plans that examine and define Appalachian humor. They complete surveys and examine Appalachian folk tales, picture books, film and jokes for shared characteristics. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students select and read poem from book, noting which character speaks which lines, choose roles and decide what type of voice and facial expressions each character should have to convey poem's meaning and mood, and present choral reading to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students analyze Appalachian folktale picture books. They read and analyze various Appalachian picture books, answer discussion questions, and in small groups complete a handout, and write an essay analyzing the text and illustrations of their book. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to the different cultural groups that have settled in Ohio. In groups, they research and describe the products and cultural practices of each group. Using the information, they create an accordion book for a quick reference guide to each group. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students are introduced to their year-long study of North America. Students will investigate regions of North America, American Indian cultural regions and the influence of European colonization. During their study, students will create a picture book documenting their learning. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students identify the Appalachian Mountains on a map. They identify characteristics of older mountain people. Students write/draw about characteristics of older mountain people. They appreciate a traditional mountain craft. Students tack a quilt. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are simulated about the history of their local churches in North Carolina. They begin with a field trip to look at local churches with some explanation and tours provided by pastors' of the churches. Students are introduced to early churches in this community. They use Internet to explore church buildings from middle 1800's through 1950's. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the causes of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution. Then they make a Flap Vocabulary Book and glue on a map of the thirteen colonies and make a title page called "Road to War in it." Students also identify and interpret the Proclamation Act of 1763, the Sugar Act 1764, the Stamp Act 1765, and what the colonial mindset what during this period. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concepts related to the Appalachian area and the movement of Folk Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the samples as inspiration for creating their own works of art. Students could construct a portfolio as an extension. Full Review »

