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Social Studies — Grade 8

Goal 8, Objective 8.02

Goal 8

The learner will evaluate the impact of demographic, economic, technological, social, and political developments in North Carolina since the 1970's.

Objective 8.02

List economic and technological advances occurring in North Carolina since 1970, and assess their influence on North Carolina's role in the nation and the world.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Folklife
Students will learn North Carolina folklore, traditions, war activities, local legends, superstitions, food preparation traditions, art, songs and dances which are unique to the area.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Carolyn Early.

Resources 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 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies)
Provided by: Forest History Society
Don't fence me out! (Barriers to trade)
Students explore whether comparative advantage encourages free, unrestricted trade among nations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education