In this lesson, students learn about the American Flag, its history, what the symbols represent, and the proper way to display it. Students discuss how the American Flag has played a part in recent events and choose one or more of the American Flag activities for wearing, sharing, or displaying.
Enrich your lessons of North Carolina history and culture by connecting the past to crafts that are easy and fun to make in your classroom. Supply lists and instructions are provided on each page! Make copies as needed for your students and share accompanying histories to add meaning to the activities. This resource's link takes you to a very short form that gives you free downloadable access to the complete PDF book.
A coloring page and fact sheet for North Carolina's state reptile!
In this short video, accompanying activities, and readings, students learn about North Carolina's State Reptile - the Eastern Box Turtle! Students also learn how State Park Rangers collect data on these turtles and how that helps us learn more about them and protect them.
Students can learn about the symbols for the state of North Carolina and when they were selected.
This lesson will allow students to use text about NC to discover the state symbols and the importance of several state historic sites.
This #NCVR adventure explores the Outer Banks with a focus on 3 lighthouses (Currituck, Bodie Island, & Hatteras). It can be used to supplement 4th grade social studies. The 360 images can be viewed on a projector, a laptop, or tablet and may also be viewed through a VR headset by clicking the VR icon in the lower right corner of the screen or visiting this lik--> https://www.thinglink.com/vr/E1BXXW
NCpedia is an online encyclopedia that covers a broad spectrum of topics and resources about North Carolina, including: historical time periods, subjects, and events; biographies; geography and environment; business and economy; historical places and monuments; natural resources and natural heritage; and many others. NCpedia also includes thousands of images. NCpedia's articles are all written by trusted contributors that include professional and independent historians, librarians and archivists, museum professionals and many subject specialists.
From the well-known state symbols to ones you may have never heard of, this page has them all, including when they were recognized by the NC Legislature.
This resource provides the names and descriptions of North Carolina's state symbols.
This resource provides information on the symbols, songs, and emblems of North Carolina.
For this activity, students research the state symbols of North Carolina.
In this lesson, students identify the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail as the official butterfly of the state of North Carolina and explain the historical connection of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail with the early North Carolina colony.
The Great Seal of the State of North Carolina was first authorized by the North Carolina Constitution of 1776, created in its first form in 1778, and largely took on its modern form in 1835.
This resource provides photos and descriptions of North Carolina state symbols.
From the State Dog to the State Beverage to the State Vegetable, browse the varied list of official North Carolina symbols and emblems on this site. This list is updated as new state symbols are added. The historical relevance of the symbols are also provided.