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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.

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From forest to farm to urban forest: In this lesson from the Forest History Society in Durham, North Carolina, students examine what happens when the post-war urban development boom crowds out the forest. Students will examine the land use history of Duke Forest from 1930 on, and the variety... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 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

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