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Wife inheritance and the AIDS epidemic in Africa: When an African man dies, it is the responsibility of his brother to inherit his widow. This has become a key factor in the spread of the AIDS virus. This plan looks at this tradition and the AIDS epidemic in African countries and students will discuss possible solutions in a Paideia seminar.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Greg Mitchell.

Mapping HIV infection in Africa: Using statistical information and maps, students will note the correlation between socio-economic factors and the impact of HIV/AIDS in the countries of Africa.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Greg Mitchell.

Diseases throughout human history: Students will trace the historical impact of disease on humankind and research key events in the history of disease.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Greg Mitchell.

AIDS in Africa Symposium: Students will take on roles of those with a unique perspective on the AIDS crisis in Africa. Taking part in a symposium, each character, famous and ordinary, makes a statement and participates in a question-answer period.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Greg Mitchell.

Millis Regional Health Education Center: Visitors are sure to have fun while they learn about the human body and how to stay healthy at this health education facility.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Learning Page: Community Center: In American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide, page 8; This installment of the American Memory Guide explores the Learning Page's Community Center, highlighting features of particular interest to teachers.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

It's all about choice: Students will examine the different choices they make as supporting or undermining their intent to remain abstinent, including the affect of substance use on those choices.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living); By Kathy Crumpler.

The effects of acid rain on the environment: This is an experiment in which groups of students are given healthy plants to water with different solutions of an acid rain mixture made in class. Students will document and present their findings. This lesson plan has modifications for an Intermediate Low English Language Learner (ESL student).; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Development and Science); By Helen Beall and Heather Hughes-Buchanan.

Classroom management: A guide to LEARN NC's collections, designed especially for new teachers.; Format: bibliography/help

"George, hide thy face and mourn": In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 5.8; Before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1781, Continental Army General Nathaniel Greene stopped in Salisbury and was inspired by the aid and sacrifice of a woman who owned a tavern. This version of the story was told in the 1840s. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book

Greensboro Historical Museum: Discover the rich history of Greensboro and the North Carolina Piedmont at the Greensboro Historical Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

There's more out there than just Democrats and Republicans!: Students will use the internet to research minority political parties and interest groups. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation (or other type of presentation), write a paper, and create a commercial advertisement for their group using a propaganda technique.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); By Abby Stotsenberg.

Alternative discussion formats: Museum exhibit design: In Alternative discussion formats, page 6; Designing museum exhibits encourages students to think creatively and to use a wide range of thinking skills.; By Kathryn Walbert.

The law and disabilities: A brief overview of two major laws — the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 — that protect students with disabilities in schools.; By Margaret P. Weiss.

Reading picture books: resources for teachers: Illustrations, picturebook finding aids, and great picture book websites.; By Melissa Thibault.

STDs: You have to know: The lesson allows students to explore what they know and need to know about some of the most common STDs affecting teens.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living); By Kathy Crumpler.

Using the multimedia library: Guidelines and instructions on finding and using images, audio, and video in the LEARN NC multimedia library.; Format: article/help

Blueberries for Sal: Counting and correspondence: This lesson is designed to aid the teacher in teaching the math skills of one to one correspondence, number recognition, and matching numbers to sets. It is also a great lesson to intergrate into a unit on Bears or the color Blue.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Mathematics); By Wrenn Smith.

The five senses: This lesson will help students describe how objects look, feel, taste, smell, and sound using all senses.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Kathy Gravitt.

The election process: In Election 2008, page 3.3; Resources that examine the various aspects of the American election process from contemporary and historical perspectives.; Format: bibliography

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