LEARN NC

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

Economics and Civics

Goal 1: The learner will investigate the foundations of the American political system and explore basic values and principles of American democracy.

Objective 1.02. Trace and analyze the development of ideas about self-government in British North America.

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

"I Declare, I believe this document May Flower!"
The learner will apply ideas of self-government as expressed in America's founding documents. To be used with/for SLD and other exceptional students.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–10 English Language Arts)
By Gary Peterson.

Resources on the web

The first American party system: A documentary timeline of important events (1787-1800)
In this EDSITEment lesson students explore the timeline of events leading to the development of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. This lesson is part of a three-lesson unit where students read the philosophical and policy statements of Hamilton,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities