3-5, Art, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Social Studies
This unit focuses on the presence of a large ancient Cherokee Indian village which was located in Cowee Valley, a community in Franklin, North Carolina. The lesson is integrated into Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education and Art. Narrative writing is also part of the plan as an important focus in Fourth Grade.
3-5, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technical-Vocational
Adventures of the American Mind- Western Carolina University project will consist of the learner building an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals. […]
3-5, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Math, Social Studies, Technical-Vocational
Traditional dance forms are a direct reflection of the rich cultural heritage of the mountain region of North Carolina. From early settlements through today, a mixture of dance styles from Native American, English, […]
Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, K-2, Math, Social Studies
Children will use books, magazines, Internet, people from our county and any other resources to gain background knowledge of quilt history, and the stories quilts tell. As a culminating activity, students will write a story about a special memory and design a quilt block to illustrate their story.
Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, K-2, Math, Science, Social Studies
This unit plan was designed for first grade students but could be modified for all ages and grade levels. Like other Appalachian customs and cultures, I found Appalachian cooking and food preservation is quickly becoming a dying art. […]
Art, Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, K-2, Math, Science, Social Studies
This project will explore the history of dentistry in Jackson County from the 1860’s to present day dentistry in Jackson County.
