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History-in-a-Box Kits Resource List

To borrow a kit for up to three weeks, print a Media Center Kits and Notebooks Order Form from the North Carolina Museum of History Web site, then complete it and send it to the address on the form.

You may also call in your order to 919-807-7995 or fax it to 919-733-8655.

Colonial North Carolina

Explore colonial family life and learn about the cultures of four groups that settled in the state's three regions. Use maps and charts to learn how the geography of North Carolina affected the way it was settled. Examine reproduction artifacts, play with toys, and listen to period music. Learn about clothing, housing, food, education, and trade. This project was made possible through the support of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Resources for teachers include background materials, lesson plans, and activities.  details

Everybody's War: North Carolina and World War II: History-in-a-Box

A scrapbook of memories; the stories of North Carolinians; and objects, images, and words describe changes that World War II brought to our state. Borrow the North Carolina and World War II History-in-a-Box for these resources and lesson plans.  details

North Carolina Pottery: History-in-a-Box

Create interdisciplinary lessons and encourage students of all ages to connect with history! Watch the video From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery and use pieces of pottery and historical photographs to learn math, language arts, visual arts, and science. This project was made possible through the support of the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Arts Commission.  details

North Carolina and the Civil War

Explore the Civil War in North Carolina through touch objects that tell stories of a soldier on the battlefront and a woman on the home front. The companion video features a young soldier relating his wartime experiences. Interdisciplinary activities cover math, language arts, and science. Resources for teachers include background materials, lesson plans, and music activities.  details

North Carolina and the Civil War: History-in-a-Box

Explore the Civil War in North Carolina through touch objects that tell stories of a soldier on the battlefront and a woman on the home front. The companion video features a young soldier relating his wartime experience. Resources for teachers include background materials, lesson plans, and activities.  details