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

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.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Pilgrimage: Mission
The students view symbols and traditions of world religions in artwork as a source for discussion of the effect of “mission” in world history. This discussion also parallels texts usually taught in English II.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Betty Eidenier.

Resources on the web

The spread of Buddhism
This Xpeditions lesson uses Buddhist art to trace the spread of Buddhism in Asia. Students study and compare and contrast famous Buddhist art and Buddhist sites in Asia, noting differences they see in the images. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Daily life in the Middle East
Students explore Iraq's rich cultural history and read online articles or print publications about daily life in Iraq. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7, 9, and 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic