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North Carolina and the Civil War

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History-in-a-Box

description

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, lessons, and activities.

how to get it

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.

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audiences

  • 19th Century
  • African American
  • Civil War
  • Government
  • People
  • Places

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Educators

Grades 4, 5, 8, High School

NC school curriculum goals
about curriculum goals

Grade: 4th 5th 8th
English/Language Arts 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 5, 4, 1, 2, 3 6, 1, 3
Mathematics 1 1 1
Music 6, 9 6, 9 6, 9
Science 2
Social Studies 4, 5, 6 5, 4 4
Visual Arts 5, 1 5

additional keywords

primary source Homefront home front children worksheet secession slavery abolition confederacy confederate union soldier