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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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Meeting North Carolina's mammals
Coyotes, deer, rabbits, and raccoons range nearly everywhere in North Carolina. By looking for signs and tracks around your school campus, students can learn all about them.
By Linda Dow.
An account of the slave trade on the coast of Africa
In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.6
Excerpt from a book by a former surgeon on a slave ship, describing the horrors of the Middle Passage from Africa to America. Historical commentary is included. Warning: This document may not be suitable for all ages. Please use discretion.
Format: book
Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.
GNP simulation using foods in the Americas
Students are treated to “lunch” based on food supply and GNP distribution in Latin America.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
By Ken Stewart.

Resources on the web

Born for strokes
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a recent study that suggests that malnutrition in the womb can come back to haunt you well into adulthood. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science