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Center for Diversity Education: The CDE is entirely curriculum-focused to assist teachers in embedding a knowledge base of many peoples into the daily content of the classroom in grades K-12. It is the mission of CDE to prepare all students with the necessary skills to maintain a pluralistic democracy in an increasingly complex and diverse nation and world.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Change in a democratic society (Lesson 1 of 3): This lesson will demonstrate how art can imitate society. Students will learn about democracy in America through an examination of and a Paideia seminar on "The Sword of Damocles," an oil painting by British painter Richard Westall. This lesson should be used after a study of colonial times in America and through the American Revolution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Lesson plans on the web: In Election 2008, page 3.1; A collection of resources and activities for students and teachers that focus on the 2008 election as well as the election process.; Format: bibliography

Changes in a democratic society (Lesson 2 of 3): This lesson is the post seminar activity to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3. Students will participate in tiered assignments reflecting on the Westall painting, "The Sword of Damocles," and the prior day's Paideia seminar on that painting.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Where English and history meet: A collaboration guide: Strategically plan a collaborative unit and learn how to overcome those everyday obstacles that prevent success. This guide is accompanied by four lesson plans to help you put collaboration into practice.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Changes in a democratic society (Lesson 3 of 3): This lesson is a follow-up lesson to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lessons 1 and 2 of 3. Students will reflect upon and respond to a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, "Monument for the Defense of Paris." Permission has been granted by Ackland Art Museum to use the following sculptures: "Monument for the Defense of Paris" (Auguste Rodin) and "Wisdom Supporting Liberty" (Aime-Jules Dalou).; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Karen Wagoner.

Community and Government: This sampling of instructional resources will help students from elementary through high school learn about their communities, the federal, state, and local governments, and how to be responsible and effective citizens.; Format: bibliography/help

Government "kooshball" debate: Students will be presented with a situation where they will have to list pros and cons of an Islamic government and a democratic government. The students will be assigned one side of the argument and will write statements that support their side to be used in a debate. This lesson should follow a study of Islamic government and culture.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Terry Philbeck.

Caucusing in the middle school classroom: In Arts of persuasion, page 1; Caucusing enables students to practice the elements of responsible citizenship, including persuasive writing and speaking.; By Pamela Myrick and Sharon Pearson.

Political parties in the United States, 1788–1840: Timeline and explanation of the development of political parties in the early national period. Includes a sidebar about parties in North Carolina.; Format: article

Australia: Learn more about the history, cultures, and geography of the “land down under” with this sampling of great educational resources found on LEARN NC.; Format: bibliography/help

The Declaration of Independence: In Where English and history meet: A collaboration guide, page 5; In this interdisciplinary lesson, students will examine the role of the Declaration of Independence in the development of the American Revolution and as part of the American identity. They will also analyze the argumentative structure and write their own declaration.; Format: article (grade 10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Karen Cobb Carroll, Ph.D., and NBCT.

The Jesse Helms Center: The work of the Center involves education, historical preservation and public policy promotion through a variety of programs for students, scholars, and the general public.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Whigs and Democrats: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 11.1; After the War of 1812, the two-party system of Federalists and Democratic-Republicans collapsed, and an era of one-party rule was known as the Era of Good Feelings. But new conflicts arose over the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the Second Bank of the United States, and tariffs, and two new parties, the Whigs and the Democrats, emerged. In North Carolina, the Whigs gained power in the 1830s and began a period of reform.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

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

Nathaniel Macon on democracy: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 1.7; Excerpt of a speech by Nathaniel Macon, arguing against the "Midnight Judges Act" of 1801, in which he summarizes the political philosophy of Democratic-Republicans. Primary source includes historical commentary.; Format: speech; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert.

Canning for country and community: In this lesson plan, students will use primary source documents to evaluate the technological challenges of food preservation in the 30s and 40s, compare food preservation in the first half of the twentieth century with today, and consider the political role of food in the community.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies); By Melissa Thibault.

Does my vote count? Understanding the electoral college: In Election 2008, page 4.1; This tutorial for students explains how the electoral college works, the origins and development of the electoral college as some controversial elections, and how much any one vote actually "weighs" in an election. Readings and activities are included.; Format: tutorial; By David Walbert.

1835 amendments to the North Carolina Constitution: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 11.3; Amendments to the North Carolina state constitution passed in 1835. Includes historical commentary.; Format: constitution

The founding of Virginia: In Colonial North Carolina, page 1.1; England planted its first successful North American colony at Jamestown in 1607, but settlers fought Indians and disease, and the colony grew slowly. By the end of the seventeenth century, Virginia had established tobacco as its main crop, a representative government, and slavery as a dominant system of labor.; Format: article; By L. Maren Wood.

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