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Timeline of the Revolution, 1780–1783

In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 5.1

Timeline of events of the American Revolution from the beginning of the Southern Campaign in 1780 to the 1783 Treaty of Paris that ended the war.

Format: article

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

Election 2008

Educational resources to help students and teachers understand the 2008 elections.

Format: (multiple pages)

Educator's guide: Spain and America

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.1

The article "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest" introduces a lot of information and a number of issues that may be new to students. These suggestions will help you use the article in a way that best fits the needs of your class.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Economic planning in West Africa

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 4.3

In this lesson plan for grade seven, students will research the West African nation Mali and will work in groups to create proposals for improvement projects in Mali. Students will discuss careers that require creating proposals and giving presentations.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

By Mary B. Taylor.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.

Reading guide: Spain and America

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.2

These terms and questions will guide students as they read "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest." Filling in the chronological list of dates will enable students to understand the order in which events unfolded in Spain and in America, and answering the questions will encourage students to think critically about the readings in the chapter.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Would you really buy that? Persuasive techniques in advertising

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.9

In this lesson plan, students learn about the persuasive techniques used in advertising and try to identify the techniques in a variety of ads.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts)

By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

The history of the state fair

In North Carolina in the New South, page 1.9

The North Carolina State Fair was begun in the 1850s to showcase improvements in agriculture and teach farmers about scientific farming. By the early twentieth century it had grown and changed, but still held to its basic mission.

Format: article

By Melton McLaurin.

Land and work in Carolina

In Colonial North Carolina, page 1.10

This article explains the key elements of feudalism, including its hierarchy of personal relationships and system of landholding, and how those elements evolved into the systems of labor and land ownership seen in colonial North Carolina.

Format: article

By David Walbert.

Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest

In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 3.1

In 1491, no European knew that North and South America existed. By 1550, Spain -- a small kingdom that had not even existed a century earlier -- controlled the better part of two continents and had become the most powerful nation in Europe. In half a century of brave exploration and brutal conquest, both Europe and America were changed forever.

Format: article

By David Walbert.

Resources on the web

U.S. Economy at a Glance

U.S. labor statistics information on this site includes labor force data, manufacturing, trade, finance, transportation and public utilities statistics, and more. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Bureau of Labor Statistics

It All Adds Up

An interactive site for teens who want to get ahead on the financial future. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: National Council on Economic Education (NCEE)

Sense and Dollars

Become "money-smart" and learn about earning, spending, and saving through the interactive activities on this website. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Maryland Public Television

The Economist

This website for the political and economic journal,The Economist, includes over 700 podcasts, as well as up-to-date and archived news articles. Free registration is required for access to most content. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

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Treasury's Learning Vault

At the United States Department of Treasury Education website, “you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you.”This site includes answers to frequently asked questions... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: United States Department of the Treasury

Federal Elections Commission

Includes campaign finance reports and data, commission meetings, enforcement matters, help with reporting and compliance, and law and regulation. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Federal Election Commission

North Carolina Constitution

The full text of the NC Constitution including the preamble and all of the articles. Also read an informative portion that provides a historical context to this document. There are links to the North Carolina Encyclopedia, North Carolina State Library and... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: State Library of North Carolina

The Data and Story Library

An online library of datafiles and stories that illustrate the use of basic statistics methods. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: StatLib at the Carnegie Mellon University

The Mint

Personal financial literacy for students with tips for parents and students. Colorful, inviting interface. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Consumer Jungle

Turn your high school kid into a savvy consumer with these interactive yet educational activities that teach about credit, buying and maintaining a car, online transactions, surviving on your own, and telephone and Internet plans. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Young Adult Consumer Education Trust (YACET)