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Careers in banking: Working with exponential growth

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.9

In this lesson, students use exponential growth to solve problems related to careers in banking.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Unused railroad tracks skirting Otavalo, Ecuador

Railroad tracks overgrown with weeds extend into the distance. A few houses border the tracks. Mountains loom in the background. In the late nineteenth century, the railroad came to Latin America. Railroad technology revolutionized transportation, especially...

Format: image/photograph

"For us the war is ended"

In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 7.14

Order issued by the Union general in command of occupied North Carolina, April 1865, announcing the end of hostilities, promising fair treatment, and setting rules for citizens. Includes historical commentary.

Format: newspaper

Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center

The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that illustrate many of the complex issues and concerns of Appalachia's diverse people and cultures. Students discover how history relates to their own lives as they explore the many themes relevant to western North Carolina's past, present, and future.

Format: article/field trip opportunity

To market we will go

In a market simulation, students will experience the roles of producers and consumers. The crafts in this market may be easily tied in with winter multicultural holidays (Christmas, Kwaanza, Hanukkah, Hmong New Year, Las Posadas, etc.) Students can purchase gifts for their family members at the market.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development and Social Studies)

By Ellen Douglas and Melissa Park.

Museum of Life and Science

Packed with highly interactive exhibits, the Museum of Life and Science showcases aerospace, weather, geology, Carolina wildlife, farmyard, train rides, traveling exhibits, gift shops, café and more culminating with the tropical Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer Crop Science Insectarium.

Format: article/field trip opportunity

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.

Amnesty letters

In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.5

Letters from North Carolinians to President Andrew Johnson asking for amnesty after the Civil War. Includes historical commentary.

Format: letter

Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

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.

The rise of Populism

In North Carolina in the New South, page 7.1

American farmers faced new economic difficulties after the Civil War. In response, they organized to promote cooperation and to defend their interests politically. In the 1890s, they joined with labor unions to create the People's (or Populist) Party.

Format: article

The Constitutional Convention

In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 6.3

The Articles of Confederation proved too weak to govern the new United States effectively, and in 1787, Congress authorized a convention to revise the document. Instead, the convention wrote an entirely new constitution for the United States.

Format: article

Nightmares of Hieronymus Bosch

As part of a unit on Medieval Art, students will become familiar with some of the works of Hieronymus Bosch. They will identify symbols and imagery of fear and will be able to relate this to some of their own fears and nightmares.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education)

By Helen Nagan.

Using technology to teach foreign languages: Teacher of the Year Jessica Garner shares secrets

This article, the product of an interview with North Carolina's 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year, shares tips and best practices for engaging students by integrating technology into teaching. Includes links to tools, products, and websites recommended by Ms. Garner.

Format: article/best practice

By Dan Lewandowski.

Timeline of the Revolution, 1775–1779

In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 3.1

Timeline of events of the American Revolution from the outbreak of war in 1775 to the end of 1779.

Format: article

The value of money in colonial America

In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.5

This article explains the many kinds of money that circulated in colonial America and why it is nearly impossible to say what they were worth "in today's money."

Format: article

By David Walbert.

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.

Debating the Federal Constitution

In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 6.5

Excerpt of a speech given by William Richardson Davie at the convention called in North Carolina, 1788, to consider ratification of the United States Constitution. Davie explains why the new Constitution is necessary and why it is not a threat to liberty and argues for ratification. Includes historical commentary.

Format: speech

Resources on the web

Federal Deposit Insurance Commission: Learning Bank

The Learning Bank was created as an educational resource for kids, teachers and parents to explain the U.S. banking system and the government safeguards in place for their money. Answers questions concerning banking, money, loans, saving accounts,... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: FDIC

Federal Student Aid

Resources include information about grants, loans, and work-study as well as preparing for college, choosing the appropriate method of paying for college tuition, applying for programs, funding, attending, and repayment. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Federal Student Aid

Savingforcollege.com

Overview of 529 Saving Plans for college tuition. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: savingforcollege.org