LEARN NC

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Goal 13

The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, South America, and Europe.

Objective 13.03

Examine the role and importance of foreign-owned businesses and trade between North Carolina and the nations of South America and Europe, and evaluate the effects on local, state, regional, and national economies and cultures.

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"Ad-ing" to geography
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine how clothing and other consumer products influence peer identity. They classify several economic activities and analyze their spatial patterns, as well as use advertisements for contemporary products to explore economic and geographic concepts presented in the lesson. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Culture in the cupboard
Students identify some new cultural influences and understand more about cultural diffusion. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Food preservation
Students learn about food spoilage and the different methods that are traditionally used to prolong the freshness of food. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science