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Understanding Culpeper's Rebellion: In this lesson plan, students read an article about Culpeper's Rebellion and participate in a role-playing activity designed to help them understand the causes for and implications of this historical event.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Understanding work in colonial Carolina: This lesson plan explores two forms of labor in colonial Carolina — indentured servitude and apprenticeships. Students learn about these forms of labor by reading and analyzing primary and secondary sources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Using primary documents: Analyzing North Carolina maps: In North Carolina maps, page 3.5; In this lesson, students use pre- and post-colonial maps to analyze North Carolina and how mapping of the state has changed over time. They use these maps to answer the historical question of how and why a state's perspective may change.; Format: lesson plan; By Jennifer Job.

A visit to colonial North Carolina: This lesson extends student learning about the colonial period in North Carolina history by incorporating primary sources from the Documenting the American South collection. After reading first-hand accounts of travelers to colonial America, students will create their own travel brochure advertising North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Meghan Mcglinn.

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Eastern North Carolina Digital Library: Digitization project encompassing collections pertaining to the history of eastern North Carolina. Included are images and videos from historic locations. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: East Carolina University Joyner Library

Historic Jamestowne: Unearthing America's Birthplace: How did colonists at Jamestowne clean their ears? With a silver ear picker, of course! Find out more about archaeology, artifacts, and this history of Jamestowne at this site featuring special finds, interactive exercises, historic briefs, and lesson plans. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities

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