LEARN NC

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Social Studies — Grade 9

Goal 8: Patterns of History - The learner will assess the influence of ideals, values, beliefs, and traditions on current global events and issues.

Objective 8.04. Characterize over time and place the interactions of world cultures.

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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
Other worlds: The voyage of Columbus
Using the internet, students observe the events of 1492 from this dual vantage-point, exploring the two worlds that made contact when Columbus stepped ashore. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities
Maps and current events
In this Xpeditions lesson, students come to realize the value of maps in illustrating important news topics other than weather forecasts. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
International alliances
Students discover the history, mission, function, and geographical range of six international alliances. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 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
Cultural characteristics influence a region's character
Students analyze demographic data and explore relationships between several cultural characteristics of nations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic