LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will examine the impact of various cultural groups on North Carolina.

Objective 5.01

Explain different celebrated holidays, special days, and cultural traditions in North Carolina communities.

Resources aligned to this objective

Native American music: Two North Carolina tribes
In this lesson plan, students will listen to songs from two North Carolina tribes. Students will learn about the music through listening, analyzing, singing, moving, and playing instruments.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Music Education and Social Studies)
By Merritt Raum Flexman.
Storytellers in the Mountains of North Carolina
Students will study five famous North Carolina storytellers: Jackie Torrence, Ray Hicks, Donald Davis, David Holt and Sheila Kay Adams. They will research how their stories were collected and how they developed their storytelling styles that distinguish them from other tellers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Martha Hayes.
Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Students will create a cornucopia using pages from magazines to cut the fruit, vegetables and nuts to fill the cornucopia.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
By Barbara Mills.

Lesson plans on the web

Mapping your state's culture
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the concept of culture. They learn about interesting aspects of North Carolina's culture, including arts, recreation, folklore, and cultural diversity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Weeping camel: What is a ritual?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify characteristics of traditional and modern rituals found in different cultures. Through reading articles and watching videos of several rituals, students identify some of their characteristics. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic