How do you determine what law enforcement agency has jurisdiction when a crime has been committed? That's the challenge facing class members in this role-play activity.

In this state history worksheet, 4th graders read two and a half pages about the history of South Carolina and complete 10 true or false questions.

Young scholars examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles...

Students use a photograph analysis sheet to analyze primary sources (photographs) of the Great Depression in small groups. They then write a poem about kids in the Depression Era that reflects their comprehension of the period and...

Fourth graders examine the three regions of North Carolina through class discussion of favorite places in the state and a review game based on the game of twister. The different colors on the twister sheet represent the different...

Fourth graders locate the three regions of North Carolina (Coastal Plains, Piedmont, and Mountain Region) and differentiate between the regions on a physical and cultural level. They identify a region based on characteristics through a...

Fourth graders identify and locate the three language families of North Carolina. They calculate the physical area covered by each language family and label them on a map.

Students discover the use of steamboats in North Carolina. After reading background information, they take notes on their reading and participate in a class discussion. They complete a KWL chart and share what they have gathered in small...

Read about Daniel Boone and his early years in a new land in Yadkin County, North Carolina. After reading, pupils respond to four comprehension questions that address the how and the why. 

Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson plan, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina....

Fourth graders research North Carolina Symbols in a social studies textbook. They choose one to research in the computer lab for a scrapbook.

Fourth graders examine a map of North Carolina to discover the heritage left behind in the names of various places. They compare/contrast those derived from Native American culture to those derived from European settlers.

Young scholars assume the role of a scientist hired by the North Carolina Pork Council to mediate legislative reform and farming needs. Students work with the research group to design a more efficient yet cost effective hog lagoon. ...

Students navigate the North Carolina Art Museum website and find answers to questions needed before a visit.

Fourth graders identify the state symbols by participating in a PowerPoint assessment. They review the North Carolina state symbols by playing Jeopardy and determine that they would be able to identify state symbols when they saw...

Who, what, when, where, why, and how. This current events activity uses the traditional news article format and asks reviewers to record information included in a self-selected, current events article. Class members then use the...

Fifth graders research United States history by exploring Roanoke Island. In this colony lesson, 5th graders identify North Carolina geography and the lost colony of Roanoke Island. Students complete a worksheet displaying the facts and...

Ezell Blair, Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil changed history. Their sit-in at the lunch counter of the Woolworths in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 1, 1960 became a model for the nonviolent protests that...

What features mark a building as belonging to a particular culture, time, and place? Class members investigate the architectural movements represented in structures built in Forsyth County, North Carolina from 1880-1980 by examining...

Fourth graders investigate the role of African American slaves in rice plantations. In this slave life lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the products produced in the 13 colonies. Students discuss the importance of rice to South Carolina's...

Students collect samples of rainfall, cloud condensation, and water that trickles through the soil. These samples are tested for pH, conductivity, and the presence of sulfates, nitrates, calcium, and magnesium.

Third graders explore the Charleston Railroad. In this South Carolina history lesson, 3rd graders examine the impact of the rail line on economy and citizens of the state. Students create posters to advertising...

Learners research basic biographical facts, contributions made to the state and country, and important historical events of both the state and country made during the lifetime of a famous North Carolinian.

Fourth graders identify the state plants by describing clues to different contestants. They play a game in which the class gives hints to the contestants about what state plant the teacher held up. The first contestant to guess the...