LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will analyze important geographic, political, economic, and social aspects of life in the region prior to the Revolutionary Period.

Objective 1.03

Compare and contrast the relative importance of differing economic, geographic, religious, and political motives for European exploration.

Resources aligned to this objective

Take action, save the past
In their study of archaeological resource conservation, students will use a problem-solving model to identify a problem and solve it creatively.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
A visit to colonial North Carolina
This lesson plan extends student learning about the colonial period in North Carolina history by incorporating primary sources from the Documenting the American South collection. After reading first-hand accounts of travelers to colonial America, students will create their own travel brochure advertising North Carolina.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Meghan Mcglinn.
W.A.R. (Wars Are Real)
This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Jane Landreth.

Lesson plans on the web

Lewis and Clark: A Legacy to Remember
Students design a memorial that illustrates the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition from a geographic perspective. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Lewis and Clark: Native American Contributions
Using handouts and maps, students learn about specific instances in which Native Americans helped the Lewis and Clark expedition overcome obstacles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Lewis and Clark: Overcoming Obstacles
Using handouts and maps, students discuss the challenges and obstacles the Lewis and Clark expedition faced, focusing on how geographic information can influence a decision. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Lewis and Clark: "The Object of This Mission"
Students will explore Thomas Jefferson's reasons for promoting the Lewis and Clark expedition. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic