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Walk Two Moons: An integrated unit

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is a bittersweet story of a teenager who desperately wants to be reunited with her mother. This unit is an integrated study combining setting, theme, point of view, character, and plot with geography and geometry.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts)

By Janet Fore.

A walk through the solar system

A practice in scientific notation, measurement, and scale distances, this lesson plan integrates mathematics into the science curriculum.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics and Science)

By RhondaS Dausman.

Astronomy

Spark students' interest in outer space with this collection of great astronomy websites found in LEARN NC's Best of the Web.

Format: bibliography/help

Organization of Civil War armies

Article describes the levels of organization of northern and southern armies and the officers who commanded at each level.

Format: article

An account of the slave trade on the coast of Africa

In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.6

Excerpt from a book by a former surgeon on a slave ship, describing the horrors of the Middle Passage from Africa to America. Historical commentary is included. Warning: This document may not be suitable for all ages. Please use discretion.

Format: book

Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.

Poor Richard's Almanack

In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.12

Excerpts from the alamanc published by Benjamin Franklin show what colonial Americans read and what topics interested them, including weather predictions, religion, history, astrology, and schedules of court dates. Includes both images of the original almanacs and transcriptions as well as historical commentary.

Format: magazine

Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood and David Walbert.

Olaudah Equiano remembers West Africa

In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.4

Excerpt from a book written by a freed slave in the late eighteenth century, with memories of his boyhood in Guinea. Describes the government, culture, religion, architecture, and agriculture of the region. Primary source includes historical commentary.

Format: book

Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.

Resources on the web

The Nine/Eight Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System

Ever make a wish on the first star you see at night and wonder about the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets and moons in our solar system? Here is a great place to find out! Consult the glossary for help with technical terms;... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: William (Bill) A. Arnett

Spaceflight Now

From black holes to stellar winds, this online publication is filled with the latest in space news. You can get information about current missions, launch schedule, mission reports, and archives of past missions. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Spaceflight Now

NASA's Planetary Photojournal

This website contains an impressive collection of information about the solar system and univers. Images taken by exploration spacecraft and the space shuttle crew provide users with near virtual context of the topic. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: NASA

The sun

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to our local star, the sun, especially its structure and its features such as sun spots, magnetic fields, and solar flares. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Science@NASA

Catch the latest science news at NASA, whether it is a solar eclipse on the moon, tiny volcanic flares on Jupiter's moons, or radiation in astronauts' bloodstreams. You can also track satellites, up to the very minute! (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: NASA

NASA's Solar System Exploration

Sponsored by NASA, this site contains abundant resources about the solar system. Teachers resources and student activities are included with the content. QuickTime, MPEG or RealVideo is needed for the video selections. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NASA