Connecting oral history to geography: The changes of Madison County
http://www.lib.unc.edu/dc/ncmaps/madison_k12.html
A lesson plan for grade 8 Social Studies
In this lesson for eighth grade social studies, students read about the history of Madison County and listen to associated oral histories. They then draw conclusions about the changes over time in the county and relate those changes to changes in their own community.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 8
- Goal 9: The learner will explore examples of and opportunities for active citizenship, past and present, at the local and state levels.
- Objective 9.01: Describe contemporary political, economic, and social issues at the state and local levels and evaluate their impact on the community.
