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Colonial and state records of North Carolina

Lessons developed using the Colonial State Records of North Carolina collection from Documenting the American South

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Creating the biased image of the American Indian

In North Carolina maps, page 3.3

In this lesson, students use representations of Native Americans on maps from 1590-1800, as well as colonial narratives from that time period, to examine how the depictions and biases of the native cultures were formed. Students will analyze primary source documents for audience, tone, and positionality in their study. This lesson is ideal for an English language arts class or U.S. History class.

Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Jennifer Job.

Native Americans in North Carolina

In North Carolina maps, page 2.6

In this lesson, students create a PowerPoint presentation giving the history and impact of one of the six major Native American tribes of North Carolina. They will show understanding of population movement, different perspectives, and the roles the Native Americans played in the development of the state.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Jennifer Job.

North Carolina maps

A collection of lesson plans for grades K-12 centered on historic maps of North Carolina

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Webquest: The journeys and journals of John Lederer

In North Carolina maps, page 3.4

In this lesson, students complete a webquest in which they study maps in relation to primary source texts to glean insights into the discovery of Western North Carolina.

Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Jennifer Job.

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Library of Congress

Offers many of its collections in a digital format and continues to add materials to makes its resources available to the people of the United States. Collections include American historical primary resources, legislative information, educator materials, world... (Learn more)

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Native Americans in North Carolina

In this lesson, students create a PowerPoint presentation describing the history and impact of one of the six major Native American tribes of North Carolina. The lesson requires them to demonstrate understanding of population movement, different perspectives,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

Provided by: UNC Libraries