Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scaling the Map

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colonial Life in Virginia

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast life in England with plantation life in America. They study the dependencies or mini-industries that could be found on plantations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Australian Travel Adventure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...
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A&E Television

History.com: North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of North Carolina! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: State Library of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia includes information about the history, geography, communities, symbols, people, and government of North Carolina.
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Other

North Carolina History Project: Encyclopedia of the Old North State

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia, with expert commentaries and lesson plans, on all aspects of North Carolina history and its people.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Slavery and the Making of the University

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the University of North Carolina chronicles the impact slaves had on campus during the antebellum period. View primary sources showing contributions of slaves, college servants and free persons of color to their...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
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Other

North Carolina Secretary of State: North Carolina Kids Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Doing a school report on North Carolina? This site offers a wealth of information to help you. It includes the geography, history, economy, and government of North Carolina as well as extended links to research information.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Historical Highlights of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief, concise history of North Carolina spanning from the time of the first European contact to the the twentieth century.
PPT
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Vietnam War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A presentation covering the history of the Vietnam War beginning with the war for independence from France when it was a French colony. Covers the Geneva Accord and the war between the North and the South and how America became involved....
Article
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: History of Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the history of transportation in North Carolina, by water, road, and air, up to the twentieth century.
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University of North Carolina

North Carolina Collection: Brief History of n.c. Civil War Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the history of North Carolina and Confederate money during the Civil War Period.
Primary
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Slave Narratives

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, part of the 'Documenting the American South' project, contains information about the slave narratives from their beginnings until 1920 and the importance of this form of...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: North Carolina

For Students 3rd - 5th
Help discover more about "the story of the lost colony of Roanoke Island." Why did the Wright Brothers fly at Kitty Hawk? Learn more about North Carolina from the Library of Congress website.
Handout
Other

North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State: North Carolina History

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides both a brief summary of North Carolina's history and a detailed timeline of events.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Celtic Art and Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on Celtic Art is divided into several sections including images, maps and timelines, topics, vocabulary, and site info. The site as a whole is very comprehensive and provides excellent information on the subject of Celtic art.
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Other

State Library of North Carolina: From Crossroads to Capital: History of Raleigh

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: North Carolina's Agricultural History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of North Carolina's agricultural history.
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Other

Iredell Statesville Schools: North Carolina State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this summary of references about the state symbols of the state of North Carolina to learn more about the history of the state.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Hugh Williamson, North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of Hugh Williamson, a signer of the Constitution from North Carolina. It discusses his career as doctor, soldier and politician.
Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Furniture Industry of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The furniture industry has a long history in the United States. As firms relocated to North Carolina over time, the state became the nation's top furniture producer. The North Carolina furniture industry was originally a craft industry.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Raleigh, North Carolina: Discover Our Shared Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour 48 historical places in this impressive site. Observe the color photographs and read the historical essays associated with each place. A list of sites and maps are provided for ease of navigation through the site.
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Other

Weaving History: Charlotte and the Textile Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
Photo essay with commentary on southern textile mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.