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Rethinking Reports: Creative research-based assignments provide alternatives to the President Report, Animal Report, and Famous Person Report that ask students to think about old topics in new ways, work collaboratively, and develop products that support a variety of learning styles.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Traditional weaving in Ecuador: Photographs and text illustrate traditional weaving in Ecuador, from carding and spinning wool to selling finished products at the market.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

War time propaganda: American posters of the Great War: This lesson correlates with students' study of the World War I period. In particular, students will examine wartime propaganda, in the form of posters that appeared on the home front digitized in the Documenting the American South's North Carolina and the Great War collection.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies); By Kathryn Sansbury.

Outfitting a World War I soldier: Teaching US history with primary sources: What do soldiers wear? Students will say a uniform and mention boots. However, many of the necessities of soldiers are often overlooked by civilians whether the items be standard issue or personal.This lesson gives students the opportunity to not only look at William B. Umstead's artifacts from World War I, but gain insight into how and why each item was used.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Paulette Scott.

Diseases throughout human history: Students will trace the historical impact of disease on humankind and research key events in the history of disease.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Greg Mitchell.

World War I political debate: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.7; In this lesson for grade six, students will use their knowledge of World War I to debate whether Germany should have paid reparations following the war.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Shea Calloway.

Traditional performing arts in Bali: Photographs and text illustrate traditional performance in Bali, including music, theater, and dance.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

Impressed with embargo: Students will learn about the causes of the War of 1812 and make connections to current world events.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Andrea McGuire.

Montford Point Marine Museum: Visit this museum which preserves the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, African American Marines who served with courage and pride from 1942 to 1949.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Japanese war objectives and planned opening attacks in World War II: Format: image/map

Wayne County Museum: Students will learn about the history of Wayne County as well as the influence of historic events on the people and way of life in the area.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Airborne and Special Operations Museum: Relive military history from World War II to the present through exhibits at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

20th century warfare: Unique contributions of the American Indian: In this lesson, high school students will assess the importance and contributions of the American Indian in the United States' twentieth century wars. They focus in particular on the Navajo Code Talkers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); By John B. Jones.

The world in 1910: Map of the world in 1910 showing colonial possessions and commercial highways.; Format: image/map

Letters home: Students will write letters home, taking on the role of one of the sons of the "Gold Star Mothers" from Union County, NC.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies); By Meg Millard and Pamela Webb.

Two worlds: Educator's guide: Lesson plans and activities to be used with "Two Worlds: Prehistory, Contact, and the Lost Colony" -- the first part of a North Carolina history textbook for secondary students.; Format: book (multiple pages)

The explosion of the U.S.S. Shaw: On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Framed by a palm frond, this photograph shows the dramatic explosion of the destroyer, U.S.S. Shaw, and the billowing smoke over the island.; Format: image/photograph

American Military Museum of Gastonia: A visit to this museum will help to bring understanding to students who are studying the United State history.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Why I am me timeline: Student develops a timeline that correlates personal life events with world events. Research and bibliographic skills are incorporated.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance and Information Skills); By Rita Briggs.

Polk County Historical Association Museum: The artifacts found at the Polk County Historical Museum include pioneer tools and clothing, railroad memorabilia, military artifacts, a newspaper editor's office, and much more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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