LEARN NC

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

Goal 7

The learner will analyze changes in North Carolina during the postwar period to the 1970's.

Objective 7.04

Compare and contrast the various political viewpoints surrounding issues of the post World War II era.

Resources aligned to this objective

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech
Students will display their understanding of the symbolism and references that Dr. King used to enrich his famous speech on August 28, 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial by constructing a “jackdaw,” a collection of documents and objects.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Charlotte Lammers.
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

From forest to farm to urban forest
Students examine what happens when the post-war urban development boom crowds out the forest. Students will also reflect on how science and technology have changed people’s perception of the natural world. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
Provider: Forest History Society