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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.

In the spirit of... (museum pre-visit): This is an integrated unit that focuses on masks in cultures as reflections of individual spirits. In this pre-visit lesson, students will explore the cultures of the Western Hemisphere.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Shannon Kelly.

A magic carpet ride: Exploring carpet weaving in India: In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about carpet weaving in India. Students discuss how this tradition compares to the weaving traditions of other cultures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Native American music: Two North Carolina tribes: In this lesson plan, students will listen to songs from two North Carolina tribes. Students will learn about the music through listening, analyzing, singing, moving, and playing instruments.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Music Education and Social Studies); By Merritt Raum Flexman.

Of earth, water, and fire: World pottery traditions: In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about pottery traditions from around the world. Students discuss how these traditions are similar to and different from one another.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Resources on the web

American Masters: From children's book authors to jazz greats, this series presents the biographies of America's great creative talent. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

American Memory Project Learning Page: Use the American Memory web site to teach about United States history and culture with these tips and tricks, frameworks, activities, and lessons that provide context for their use. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Library of Congress

Asia for Educators: Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Columbia University

Five artists of the Mexican Revolution: In this ARTESEDGE lesson, students research the major events and personalities in the Mexican Revolution, and explore how these people and events influenced the art being created at that time in Mexico. Using the guided directives, students learn about... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education, Second Languages, and Social Studies); Provided by: ArtsEdge

The New Americans: This site provides information on five immigrant groups in the United States, including their histories, cultures, and current situations. Eleven lesson plans related to immigration can be accessed in the educator's section of the site. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Independent Television Service

What masks reveal: In this lesson, students explore the cultural significance of masks by investigating the role they play in ceremonies and on special occasions in societies from widely separated regions of the world. They then reflect on masking behavior in American society,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); Provided by: EDSITEment