LEARN NC

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

Goal 3

The learner will identify key events and evaluate the impact of reform and expansion in North Carolina during the first half of the 19th century.

Objective 3.02

Investigate the conditions that led to North Carolina's economic, political, and social decline during this period and assess the implications for the future development of the state.

Resources aligned to this objective

Exploring the 1835 NC Constitutional Convention
This Internet scavenger hunt allows students to read the actual proceedings of the 1835 Constitutional Convention while they discover for themselves some of the significant amendments that were made. The activity also sets the foundation for class discussions about why the state Constitution was amended in 1835 and what impact the amendments had on religious groups, free blacks, and American Indians.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Barbara Jean.
N.C.- The Rip Van Winkle State
This lesson introduces students to Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle" and correlates it with the history of North Carolina. In the 1800s North Carolina was nicknamed "The Rip Van Winkle State."
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Kay D. Lopossay.
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.