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Coastal Plain cultures graphic organizer

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 2.5

As students read the article "Peoples of the Coastal Plain," this graphic organizer will help them develop an understanding of the cultures that existed in North Carolina's Coastal Plain hundreds of years ago.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Outfitting a World War I soldier: Teaching US history with primary sources

What do soldiers wear? Students will say a uniform and mention boots. However, many of the necessities of soldiers are often overlooked by civilians whether the items be standard issue or personal.This lesson gives students the opportunity to not only look at William B. Umstead's artifacts from World War I, but gain insight into how and why each item was used.

Format: lesson plan

By Paulette Scott.

Piedmont cultures graphic organizer

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 2.3

This activity will assist students in understanding Piedmont cultures as they read the article "Peoples of the Piedmont."

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

A Siouan village

In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.6

In their study of an excavated village site, students will record observations about a site feature and infer how past peoples used individual features and the site as a whole. They will also summarize how archaeologists use observation and inference to determine past lifeways.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)

Resources on the web

Eastern North Carolina Digital Library

Digitization project encompassing collections pertaining to the history of eastern North Carolina. Included are images and videos from historic locations. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: East Carolina University Joyner Library