Young scholars explore the Gullah culture. In this social studies lesson, students construct and play instruments similar to those of the Gullah people.

Pupils read about Angelina and Sarah Grimke and answer comprehension questions about them. In this women of social reform lesson plan, students read about women who helped to abolish slavery, discuss having goals and ambitions, and...

Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...

Students examine maps of different projections, mathematically calculate distortions, and note the advantages and disadvantages of each map. They study the different maps and transfer the map to graph paper.

Illustrated encyclopedia, with expert commentaries and lesson plans, on all aspects of North Carolina history and its people.

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,...

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.

This page provides both a brief summary of North Carolina's history and a detailed timeline of events.

Presents key information regarding North Carolina history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

Take a look at language and dialect throughout North Carolina. What influences the various dialects in the state? The cultural developments in different corners of the state explain quite a bit and are identified.

Online encyclopedia includes information about the history, geography, communities, symbols, people, and government of North Carolina.

The complete text of the North Carolina State Constitution, with the Preamble and links to each of the Articles.

The full text of the North Carolina State Constitution, in a text version.

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.

A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.

Learn about the sit-in at the Woolworth store in Greensboro, North Carolina.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson using primary resources on the 1898 election in North Carolina during the Gilded Age. Includes handouts, primary sources, and student questions. Requires free registration to access resources.

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.

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...

Gives biographical details on the five delegates from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention: William Blount, William Richard Davie, Alexander Martin, Richard Dobbs Spaight Sr., and Hugh Williamson.

Read this summary of references about the state symbols of the state of North Carolina to learn more about the history of the state.

Provides information about the North Carolina Museum of History, its events, programs, and exhibitions. Also has lesson plans for teachers and learning activities for adults.

This lesson plan will result in imaginary Works Progress Administration (WPA) interviews similar to those found in American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940 of the Library of Congress that...

This museum from North Carolina has collected artifacts, personal accounts of soldiers, biographies, and information about battles in North Carolina.