LEARN NC

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

Goal 13

The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Objective 13.02

Describe the diverse cultural connections that have influenced the development of language, art, music, and belief systems in North Carolina and the United States and analyze their role in creating a changing cultural mosaic.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

Culture shock
This Xpeditions lesson asks students to think about how cultural customs differ throughout the world. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies and English Language Arts)
Provider: National Geographic
E-pals around the world
Helps teachers select e-pals for their students and develop real-life writing and learning experiences for them. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Religion and spirituality in Nepal
Students contemplate the meaning of a statement regarding Nepalese religion and spirituality and look for evidence of religious customs and “spiritual richness” observed during one American's trek through Nepal. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic