Educator Resources
The Ensuring Democracy Through Digital Access is an online collection of NC government documents along with lesson plans and activities to provide the teacher/student with an experience in using primary sources in the classroom. The primary source collection features government documents pertaining to: African American History, Agriculture, Budgets & Financial Statements, Education, Environment, Health, Transportation, Public Documents of North Carolina, Session Laws, and Statistics. Through a digital format, these resources allow the teacher/student to interact with North Carolina government documents that otherwise would be unavailable to them all in one location.
Celebrating what's great: Creating a Classroom Fair
A lesson plan for grade 4
English, Reading, Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Mary-Craige Wells (Wells Elementary, Wilson, North Carolina)
PDF version: Celebrating what's great: Creating a Classroom Fair
A Mountain's Cure: Exploring Tuberculosis
A lesson plan for grade 4
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Global Awareness
By: Mary-Craige Wells of Wells Elementary, Wilson, North Carolina
PDF version: A Mountain's Cure: Exploring Tuberculosis
How to Help Your Community Using the Common Good to Make a Difference
A lesson plan for grade 3
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Julia (Julie) R. Foote of G R Whitfield Elementary School Grimesland, NC
PDF version: How to Help Your Community Using the Common Good to Make a Difference
What Did You Say Dear?
A lesson for grade 3
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: What Did You Say Dear?
North Carolina Then and Now
A lesson for grade 3
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: North Carolina Then and Now
Christmas Celebrations in North Carolina
A lesson for grade 3
Art
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: Christmas Celebrations in North Carolina
Get Off My Land! Comparing Your Land and My Land, How does location affect the people who live there?
A lesson plan for grade 4
Geography
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental Literacy
By: Julia (Julie) R. Foote of G. R Whitfield Elementary School, Grimesland, NC
PDF version: Get Off My Land! Comparing Your Land and My Land, How does location affect the people who live there?
Mapping My Way across the North Carolina's Byways
A lesson for grade 4
Geography
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental and Civic Literacy
By: Julia R. Foote of G R Whitfield Elementary School
PDF version: Mapping My Way across the North Carolina's Byways
Crafty People in North Carolina
A lesson plan for grade 4
Geography
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: Crafty People in North Carolina
North Carolina on the Move
A lesson plan for grade 4
History
Government & Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Julia R. Foote of G R Whitfield Elementary School
PDF version: North Carolina on the Move
Tryon Palace-Where History is Made Easy
A lesson plan for grade 4
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Julia R. Foote of G R Whitfield Elementary School
PDF version:
Tryon Palace - Where History is Made Easy
Land for Sale: How Europeans affected the lands of the Native Cherokee Indians and was it a good deal?
A lesson for grade 4
History, Government & Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Julia (Julie) R. Foote of G R Whitfield Elementary School, Grimesland, NC
PDF version: Land for Sale: How Europeans affected the lands of the Native Cherokee Indians and was it a good deal?
You are What You Eat
A lesson for grade 4
Science
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: You are What You Eat
MY PHOTO ANALYSIS BOOK
PDF version: My Photo Analysis Book
Was School Cool?: Finding similarities and differences among schools from the past and today
Powerpoint
PDF version: Was School Cool?: Finding similarities and differences among schools from the past and today
What's the Buzz? Learning About Malaria
A lesson plan for K-1
Science
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: Mary-Craige Wells of Wells Elementary, Wilson, North Carolina
PDF version: What's the Buzz? Learning About Malaria
Was School Cool?
A lesson plan for K-2
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Mary-Craige Wells (Wells Elementary; Wilson, North Carolina)
PDF version: Was School Cool?
The Udder Life: Benefits of a Family Milk Cow
A lesson plan for Kindergarten
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literary. Global Awareness
By: Mary-Craige Wells of Wells Elementary, Wilson, NC
PDF version: The Udder Life: Benefits of a Family Milk Cow
Weighting for the World to Change
A lesson for grade 7
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: Michelle Swanger of Newport Middle School
PDF version: Weighting for the World to Change
There's an Epidemic at our School
A lesson plan for grade 7
Science
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version: There's an Epidemic at our School
A Visit from the Governor
A lesson plan for grade 8
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version: A Visit from the Governor
Youth and Wages in North Carolina: Vocabulary in Context
A lesson plan for grade 8
English, Reading, or Language Arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version: Youth and Wages in North Carolina: Vocabulary in Context
Know Your Rights: Accessing Public Trust Waters
A lesson plan for grade 8
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental Literacy
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: Know Your Rights: Accessing Public Trust Waters
The Polio Epidemic: Should we Enforce Mandatory Vaccinations
A lesson plan for grade 8
Government & Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: The Polio Epidemic: Should we Enforce Mandatory Vaccinations
Eugenics and Euthanasia: Ethical Responses to the Demands of Society?
A lesson plan for grade 8
History, Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Global Awareness
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: Eugenics and Euthanasia: Ethical Responses to the Demands of Society?
"X Marks the Spot": A Realistic Image of a Romantic Dream
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Global Awareness
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: "X Marks the Spot": A Realistic Image of a Romantic Dream
To Bee or not to Bee? The African Honey Bee in North Carolina
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School, Charlotte, NC
PDF version: To Bee or not to Bee? The African Honey Bee in North Carolina
We're Outta Here! North Carolina Secedes
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School, Charlotte, NC
PDF version: We're Outta Here! North Carolina Secedes
With Liberty and Justice for All
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School, Charlotte, NC
PDF version: With Liberty and Justice for All
Friendship: My Famous Friend (From Slave to Seamstress)
A lesson plan or grade 8
Healthful Living
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version: Friendship: My Famous Friend (From Slave to Seamstress)
Does Mother Nature Know Best?-Modern Native American Health Issues
A lesson plan for grade 8
Science
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School
PDF version:
Does Mother Nature Know Best? - Modern Native American Health Issues
To Breathe or Not to Breathe
A lesson plan for grade 8
Healthful Living
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental Literacy
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version:
To Breathe or Not to Breathe
Tolerance
A lesson plan for grade 8
Healthful Living
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Global Awareness
By: Valerie Mulé of Meadowview Middle School
PDF version: Tolerance
Reforms and Regulations
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: Reforms and Regulations
Hear Ye, Hear Ye-Did you hear Me?
A lesson plan for grade 8
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School, Charlotte, NC
PDF version: Hear Ye, Hear Ye-Did you hear Me?
Assessing the Impact: Slavery and the Law
A lesson plan for grade 8
History (North Carolina)
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Denise C. Dooley of Albemarle Road Middle School
PDF version:
Assessing the Impact: Slavery and the Law
Are you an Immigrant?
Powerpoint
Created by Valerie Mulé
PDF version:
Are you an Immigrant?
A Visit from the Governor: How to Improve Education in our Schools
Powerpoint
Created by Valerie Mulé. ESL Teacher, Surry County Schools, NC
PDF version:
A Visit from the Governor: How to Improve Education in our Schools
Understanding vocabulary (words) in context
Powerpoint
Created by Valerie Mulé. ESL Teacher, Surry County Schools, NC
PDF version: Understanding vocabulary (words) in context
Propaganda: An effective tool or brain-washing?
A lesson plan for grades 9, 10, or 11
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Themes: Civic literacy
By: Christy Cutts of East Chapel Hill High School
PDF version: Propaganda: An effective tool or brain-washing?
Educate the Masses?!
A lesson plan for grade 9
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic literacy
By: Christy Cutts of East Chapel Hill High School
PDF version: Educate the Masses?!
Democracy Now: Debating Forced Annexation in North Carolina
A lesson plan for grade 10
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Cameron Braxton of Darden Middle School
PDF version: Democracy Now: Debating Forced Annexation in North Carolina
Who Says I Can't Make Money Playing My Guitar?: The Economic Impact of Art in North Carolina
A lesson plan for grade 10
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: Who Says I Can't Make Money Playing My Guitar?: The Economic Impact of Art in North Carolina
This Town's Trashy! A Mock Public Hearing on Garbage and Sanitation
A lesson plan for grade 10
Government and Civics
21st Interdisciplinary Theme: Environmental Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: This Town's Trashy! A Mock Public Hearing on Garbage and Sanitation
The Disabled Have Rights, Too!
A lesson plan for grade 10
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Health Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: The Disabled Have Rights, Too!
Replacement of Herbert C. Bonner Bridge (Oregon Inlet)
A lesson for grade 10
Government and Civics
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
By: Sheree Markley of Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PDF version: Replacement of Herbert C. Bonner Bridge (Oregon Inlet)
Our Ancestral Connections
A lesson plan for grade 11
English,Reading, or Language arts
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Global Awareness
By: Elizabeth Donnelly of East Duplin High School
PDF version: Our Ancestral Connections
The Creation and Loss of Civil Rights for African-Americans from 1870-1900: Practice DBQ work
A lesson plan for grade 11
Advanced Placement United States History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: Christy Cutts of East Chapel Hill High
PDF version: The Creation and Loss of Civil Rights for African-Americans from 1870-1900: Practice DBQ work
Rebel or Patriot?: A Debate on North Carolina's secession from the Union
A lesson plan for grade 11
History
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic literacy
By: Christy Cutts of East Chapel Hill High School
PDF version: Rebel or Patriot?: A Debate on North Carolina's secession from the Union
Got Change?: How Issues Facing North Carolina Have Changed Since 1869
A lesson plan for grade 11
History (United States)
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: Got Change?: How Issues Facing North Carolina Have Changed Since 1869
Separate Is not Equal!
A lesson plan for grade 11
History (United States)
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: Separate Is not Equal!
The Wilmington Race Riot: A Perspective of Change
A lesson plan for grade 11
History (United States)
21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme: Civic Literacy
By: John Spicer of Hibriten High School, Lenoir, NC
PDF version: The Wilmington Race Riot: A Perspective of Change
Propaganda
Powerpoint
PDF version: Propaganda
Abolitionism and Sectionalism: The Road to the Civil War
Powerpoint
Created by Denise Dooley-Albemarle Road Middle School, Charlotte, NC
PDF version: Abolitionism and Sectionalism: The Road to the Civil War
