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

Social Studies — Grade 9

Goal 7: Technology and Changing Global Connections - The learner will consider the short- and long-term consequences of the development of new technology.

Objective 7.04. Describe significant characteristics of global connections created by technological change, and assess the degree to which cultures participate in that change.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

Vietnam: Educator's guide
A guide for K–12 teachers to teaching about Vietnam using LEARN NC's slideshows, with a focus on the question Why should we care about Vietnam?
Format: article/teacher's guide
By Steve Goldberg.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

The spread of AIDS
In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students research the spread of AIDS and how it has been affected by changes in global transportation and trade. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Globalization
Students consider the effects of globalization on modern culture in developed countries and on indigenous cultures. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic