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Erosion in the Outer Banks
In North Carolina maps, page 3.2
In this lesson, students gain an understanding of the different perspectives on erosion in the Outer Banks over the past century by implementing research and map comparisons between Google Earth and early 20th century Coastal Maps.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Jennifer Job.
How are we changing North Carolina?
In North Carolina maps, page 2.2
In this lesson, students look at soil survey maps to draw conclusions about the impact North Carolinians have had on the land. This lesson is meant to accompany instruction on soil type, use, and erosion
Format: lesson plan
An introduction to reading North Carolina maps
In North Carolina maps, page 1.2
In this lesson, students are introduced to the language of maps and why maps are important in our world. They are given the opportunity to read simple maps and find major features of more complicated maps.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 Social Studies)
By Jennifer Job.
My North Carolina
In North Carolina maps, page 1.3
Using word association and early maps of North Carolina, students will examine their preconceptions about the state and connect them to what they learn. This is intended to be used before any lesson about colonial times or discovery of America in general—the students can consider themselves "explorers" along with the ones they learn about.
Format: lesson plan
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)
Reading maps for town size in North Carolina
In North Carolina maps, page 1.1
In this lesson, students examine maps and map features to evaluate town size and growth over time.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies)
By Jennifer Job.
Where in North Carolina is... ? Teaching latitude and longitude
In North Carolina maps, page 1.5
In this lesson, students will learn about the concepts of latitude and longitude by locating the birthplaces of famous people from North Carolina and describing the location in absolute terms.
Format: lesson plan
By Jennifer Job.