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Practicum in Online Teaching - Carolina Online Teacher Program: Teach your online course with a pilot group of students or teachers. An experienced online-learning mentor will guide you through typical problem areas. The Practicum in Online Teaching may be done in conjunction with your school or county, and even as part of your normal teaching load.; Take this course: Begins January 5.

active reading: A manner of reading in which the reader is mentally engaged with a text and reads for comprehension and criticism as well as reads selectively and with a purpose.

Timeline of Reconstruction in North Carolina: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.2; Timeline of major events in North Carolina during Union occupation and after the Civil War, 1862–1877.; Format: timeline

Effects of civil action: In this lesson, secondary students will analyze primary source materials to investigate how 4-H clubs made an impact on the home front in completing projects that supported the war effort during World War II. This lesson should be taught at the end of a World War II unit.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

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

4-H on the home front: In this lesson plan, secondary students will analyze a variety of primary source textual materials to investigate how young rural people were encouraged to support the war effort during World War II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Feed a fighter: In this lesson students will examine “Additional Helps for the 4-H Mobilization for Victory Program,” a Cooperative Extension Work document from the Green 'N' Growing collection at Special Collections Research Center at North Carolina State University Libraries. The document will help students understand the efforts civilians underwent to support military efforts in World War II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); By Lisa Stamey.

Does my vote count? Teaching the electoral college: In Election 2008, page 4.4; Students will learn about the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They will then convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); By David Walbert.

Get your character education act together!: Elements of an effective character education program and lots of ideas for implementation—all across the curriculum.; By Frances B. Lewis.

Reaching Latinos through social studies: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.1; Teachers can help immigrant students feel more comfortable in the classroom by basing social studies lessons on students' own knowledge and backgrounds.; By Paul Fitchett.

John Adams Hyman: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.12; John Adams Hyman, a former slave, became the first black U.S. Representative from North Carolina, serving from 1873 to 1875.; Format: biography

North Carolina Civic Education Consortium: This program was developed to "revitalize civic education and foster engagement of young North Carolinians." It provides resources and training opportunities for educators. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill

First Amendment Schools: Find out how your school embraces democratic principles on this site which features the five freedoms: freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: