LEARN NC

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

Goal 4

The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.

Objective 4.08

Trace the development of the United States as a world leader and analyze the impact of its relationships with Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.

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Historical fiction: Using literature to learn about the Civil War
Students use a book from The American Girls Collection® to learn about the characteristics of historical fiction and slavery during the Civil War. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Using timeline games and Mexican history to improve comprehension
This lesson explores Mexican history while engaging students' active reading skills through the creation of a timeline. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
Provider: IRA/NCTE