Curated OER
Australian Travel Adventure
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...
North Carolina Standard Curriculum
Rhythm Counting
Understanding time signatures and rhythm counting are two very important parts of playing an instrument well. Here are three basic lessons rolled into one that prompt upper graders to play their instruments with care. They'll practice...
Learn NC
Buffalo Soldiers
"Stolen from Africa, brought to America,/Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival." Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldiers" provides high schoolers an opportunity to explore the rich history of the Rastafarians in Jamaica and the Buffalo...
Curated OER
Patterns in Pascal's Triangle
Students examine the patterns in Pascal's Triangle. In this recognizing lesson, students view a model of Pascal's Triangle and describe the patterns of the multiples. Students identify the shapes that are made within Pascal's Triangle.
Shodor Education Foundation
Spy Game
Turn students into detectives as they decipher encrypted messages. Introduce your class to modular arithmetic and have a little fun encrypting and decoding secret messages. The activity does not hit many content standards, but...
Curated OER
It's in Your Pocket
Learners examine American coins. In this American currency lesson, students study how American money came to be as well as the responsibilities of the U.S. Mint. Learners discover details regarding American coins and design their own coins.
Curated OER
Binary and Communication Systems
Students participate in an activity that introduces them to the concept of binary coding as a language. They decode messages using special boards that has its own code for different letters. They create new codes by rearranging wires...
Curated OER
Communications: To the Rescue!
Students role-play as soldiers rescuing lost mountain climbers. Working in teams, they interpret maps to locate the climbers and use flashlights to send and receive coded messages about the rescue. Their goal is to complete the task in...
Curated OER
Recognizing Patterns
Students explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Students predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
Curated OER
Estimation
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students discuss making estimates through teacher led discussion. Students use the Internet to complete an activity where they must estimate the length of lines.
Curated OER
Raleigh Bound!! A Virtual Tour
Fourth graders navigate a DPI web site to answer questions as they preview the Capitol, Legislative Building, and Museum of Natural Sciences before an actual trip to Raleigh.
Curated OER
Biodiversity Bird Hunt
Students examine the influence of biodiversity on human culture through the use of birds. They brainstorm words that come to mind when they think of human cultures. They describe ways that human culture and biodiversity are linked.
Curated OER
Famous Black Americans
Students recognize famous Black Americans and their roles in America's society. They create a database and slideshow presenting famous Black Americans and relevant facts of their lives.
Other
Iredell Statesville Schools: North Carolina State Symbols
Read this summary of references about the state symbols of the state of North Carolina to learn more about the history of the state.
Other
North Carolina State Symbols
Information on 30 state symbols used by North Carolina. Everything from the state berry to the state wildflower. Click on each underlined word to be taken to a picture of the symbol.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: North Carolina
This resource has a colorful display of information about North Carolina. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols and links to related information.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Michelle Czaikowski Underhill: State Symbols
From the State Dog to the State Beverage to the State Vegetable, browse the varied list of official North Carolina symbols and emblems. This list is updated as new state symbols are added.
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Wunc: North Carolina Gets Six New State Symbols
Find out about the new North Carolina Law signed in by Governor Pat McCrory which designates the six new official state symbols.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: State Library of North Carolina
Online encyclopedia includes information about the history, geography, communities, symbols, people, and government of North Carolina.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: North Carolina
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: North Carolina
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of North Carolina including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.