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Catawba, the River People Video Activity Guide

Activities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in Catawba, the River People. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Some activities may be used without viewing the video. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students.  details
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Food for Thought

Compute percentages of increase in food prices during the Civil War and use the same increases to predict prices today if similar shortages and inflation were to occur. This lesson plan is part of the History-in-a-Box kit titled North Carolina and the Civil War.  details
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How About Some Recognition?

Explore the important contemporary issue of tribal recognition sought by American Indian groups in North Carolina.  details
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North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Coastal Region Video Activity Guide

Activities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Coastal Region. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video.  details
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North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Eastern to Central Piedmont Region Video Activity Guide

Activities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Eastern to Central Piedmont Region. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video.  details
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Pottery Making: The Coil Method

Explore how American Indian potters created their pottery. Try your hand at the coil method. This lesson plan is from the History-in-a-Box kit titled From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery.  details
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Settlement of North Carolina

Using articles from a THJH magazine, gain an understanding of North Carolina's settlement by various groups in different regions and during various periods of history.  details
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Tar Heel Mysteries and Legends Video Activity Guide

Activities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video Tar Heel Mysteries and Legends. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video.  details
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