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African American History to 1950: Examine African American history in the contexts of United States, North Carolina and world history. Assignments draw from a wealth of classroom-oriented primary sources, including slave testimonies, photographs, oral histories, and more.; Take this course: Begins January 6.

The Learning Page: Activities and features: In American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide, page 6; In this installment of the American Memory Guide, learn to easily locate activities and features specially designed for students and your classroom.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Picturing America at the turn of the twentieth century: Students link together the literature and the history of the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Questions guide students as they study visual documents. Students also read the teacher's choice of two widely anthologized short stories and an excerpt from a best-selling novel of the period. Two exercises will raise student awareness of the impact that visual images have on their lives: one that is based on internet advertising and a second that results in a student-produced scrapbook.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Scott Culclasure.

Reconstruction in North Carolina: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.3; Brief history of events in North Carolina following the Civil War, 1866–1876.; Format: article

Exploring the 1835 NC Constitutional Convention: This Internet Scavenger Hunt allows students to read the actual proceedings of the 1835 Constitutional Convention while they discover for themselves some of the significant amendments that were made. The activity also sets the foundation for class discussions about why the state Constitution was amended in 1835 and what impact the amendments had on religious groups, free blacks, and American Indians.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Barbara Jean.

Turning the century: Students will create a museum display illustrating life during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies); By Lisa Stamey.

Republican rule: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 10.1; Newspaper editorial praising the accomplishments of the Republican Party in North Carolina during Reconstruction. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

Women's history: LEARN NC has selected several resources from our collections to help your students learn about women's history. Find lesson plans, websites, and articles to help your students learn about the achievements and experiences of women.; Format: bibliography/help

Zebulon Vance: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 6.2; Biography of Zebulon Vance, who served as North Carolina's governor during most of the Civil War.; Format: article

American Centuries: View from New England: A large American history library of full of primary resources, curricula, and interactive activities that will inspire students to learn about the 1700's, 1800's, and 1900's. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Memorial Hall Museum

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Founded in 1994, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History promotes the study and love of American history through its collection of primary source materials. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History