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Confederate currency: An inflation simulation: Using primary sources from the Documenting the American South collection, students will engage in a brief simulation of inflation during the Civil War while learning about issues faced on the home front in North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Lewis Nelson.

The Craft Revival and economic change: In this lesson plan, originally published on the Craft Revival website, students will interpret photographs and artifacts as representations of western North Carolina’s economy at the turn of the century. They will also analyze historical census data and produce a visual web that will represent the changing nature of the economy of western North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Social Studies); By Patrick Velde.

Feed a fighter: In this lesson students will examine “Additional Helps for the 4-H Mobilization for Victory Program,” a Cooperative Extension Work document from the Green 'N' Growing collection at Special Collections Research Center at North Carolina State University Libraries. The document will help students understand the efforts civilians underwent to support military efforts in World War II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Lisa Stamey.

The Great Depression: Impact over time: In this lesson students listen to oral history excerpts from Stan Hyatt from Madison County and evaluate how the Great Depression affected one North Carolina family over time.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Resources on the web

American Experience: Over 75 features that accompany the PBS series The American Experience, that document people and events that shaped United States history. Find video, audio, maps, images, and other resources that explore Presidents, Biographies, War and Politics,... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Colonial Williamsburg: This extensive website features access to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library collections, primary source materials, videos of what life was like in the 18th century in Williamsburg, Va. and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Federal Reserve Education: Get to know the United States Federal Reserve Bank System using these resources. If you need to understand monetary policy and other governmental-level economic concepts, or if you are trying to get a grasp of the personal financial concepts like banking,... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Federal Reserve

Foreign Policy Association (FPA) Great Decisions Educators Corner: This free resource provides professional development, global educational resources, a teacher's forum, workshops, global conferences, grants and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Foreign Policy Association

Future State: U.S. Department of State for Youth: This resource is designed to provide teachers and parents with educational resources for the inclusion of current events and world news in the classroom. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Department of State

Learning Network: New York Times On The Web: The New York Times On The Web's Learning Network offers daily lesson plans, education news, and current events quizzes and daily news summaries for students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New York Times

North By South: Culture, traditions, history and impact of the communities resulting from the 1900-1960 African-American migrations from south to north. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Kenyon College

Pennies make cents: Students will review the history of trade before money and will investigate the history of money. Students will locate information about the first coin authorized by the United States and will learn about the penny. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan; Provided by: EconEdLink

US history: Inventors & entrepreneurs: Students will learn the difference between inventors and entrepreneurs. From talking with adults they will learn some of the benefits inventors and entrepreneurs have provided for society in the last 40 years. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies); Provided by: EconEdLink