NCMS 8th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide
Time Frame
Weeks 1-3
Chapters 13
Goal
Objectives
Competency Goal 1:
The learner will analyze
important geographic,
political, economic, and
social aspects of life in
the region prior to the
Revolutionary Period.
1.01 Assess the impact of geography
on the settlement and
developing economy of the
Carolina colony.
Sample Essential Questions
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What are the 3 regions of
NC and their major
features?
How have NC modified,
used and adapted to NC’s
physical environment?
Sample Activities/Resources
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1.02 Identify and describe American
Indians who inhabited the regions
that became Carolina and assess
their impact on the colony.
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What were the 4 precontact Native-American
cultures of NC and their
contributions to NC?
What are the main tribes
in NC and their locations?
How did the NA’s impact
the development of the
colonies?
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Create a model of the
Carolina colony using
geographic features
such as water
availability and fertile
soil; be sure to include
characteristics of good
settlement
Create a NC map
collection. Label
regions, cities, capital,
rivers, Indians,
resources (natural),
industries
Postcard sharing of
different locations and
create postcard map of
regions
Locate NC tribes on a
map…
Spreadsheet
Make a content frame
showing the
characteristics of each
tribe. Include home life,
polices, social, foods,
trading, contributions to
economics of colony.
Jigsaw and role-play
essential questions.
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1.03 Compare and contrast the
relative importance of differing
economic, geographic, religious, and
political motives for European
exploration.
1.04 Evaluate the impact of the
Columbian Exchange on the cultures
of American Indians, Europeans, and
Africans.
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What were the different
motives of European
explorers toward the
development of the
colonies?
What is the Columbian
Exchange?
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RAFT
Role Play
Graphic
organizer/foldable to id
and define the motives
of the European
explorers.
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Compare and contrast
the benefits of the
Columbian Exchange.
Defend the reason why
each country needed
the Columbian
Exchange
Debate and mock jury
trial
History in a bag. Show
and tell items from the
Columbian Exchange
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1.05 Describe the factors that led to
the founding and settlement of the
American colonies including religious
persecution, economic opportunity,
adventure, and forced migration.
1.06 Identify geographic and political
reasons for the creation of a distinct
North Carolina colony and evaluate
the effects on the government and
economics of the colony.
1.07 Describe the roles and
contributions of diverse groups, such
as American Indians, African
Americans, European immigrants,
landed gentry, tradesmen, and small
farmers to everyday life in colonial
North Carolina, and compare them
to the other colonies.
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What were the reasons
the first settlers had for
founding NC?
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How would the Europeans
justify coming to America?
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What are some of the
geographical and political
issues that surrounded
the founding of NC?
What were the roles of
various groups on the
development of the
colony?
How did these roles in NC
compare to the other
colonies
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Recreate the back of
NC’s quarter. It must
reflect NC as an original
colony.
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Compare/contrast NC as
a distinct colony NC as a
joint colony.
Compare/contrast role
of the Lords Proprietors
and the role of King
Charles.
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Role Play
RAFT
Graphic organizers
showing different
perspectives
Expert groups
Gallery walk with notes
1st 9 weeks
Weeks 3-6
Chapter 4
Competency Goal 2:
The learner will trace
the causes and effects
of the Revolutionary
War, and assess the
impact of major events,
problems, and
personalities during the
Constitutional Period in
North Carolina and the
new nation.
2.01 Trace the events leading up to
the Revolutionary War and evaluate
their relative significance in the
onset of hostilities.
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How did the policies of
the British help create
unrest in the colonies?
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2.02 Describe the contributions of
key North Carolina and national
personalities from the Revolutionary
War era and assess their influence
on the outcome of the war.
2.03 Examine the role of North
Carolina in the Revolutionary War.
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Who were the prominent
Revolutionary leaders and
what were their
contributions to the War?
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What were the battles of
NC and how did they
affect the outcome of the
war?
What were the issues in
NC immediately following
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Create a cause/ effect
list of hostilities leading
to the American
Revolution and their
impact (ex. Stamp Act,
Townshend Acts,
Intolerable Acts, Boston
Tea Party, Edenton tea
Party)
Assign each student a
cause and have him or
her create a learning
activity to help class
understand each
event/cause.
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Identify famous leaders
in NC battles and
determine the
importance of their
contributions
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List 5 important events
that took place in NC
and discuss their impact
Illustrate the locations
on a map
Identify the reasons
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2.04 Examine the reasons for the
colonists' victory over the British,
and evaluate the impact of military
successes and failures, the role of
foreign interventions, and on-going
political and economic domestic
issues.
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the war?
What were the issues in
NC immediately following
the war?
Did the influence of the
Spanish and French led to
colonial victory?
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2.05 Describe the impact of
documents such as the Mecklenburg
Resolves, the Halifax Resolves, the
Albany Plan of Union, the
Declaration of Independence, the
State Constitution of 1776, the
Articles of Confederation, the United
States Constitution, and the Bill of
Rights on the formation of the state
and national governments.
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How were the Halifax,
Mecklenburg, and the
Declaration of
Independence alike and
different?
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why the colonists won.
Compare/contrast the
military successes and
failures
Explain the influences of
the French and Spanish
on the American
Revolution.
Venn diagram:
Patriots/British
“Paul Revere’s Ride
My Brother Sam is Dead
Tax Simulation Game
Identify the characteristics
of each document
Describe the context for
the creation of each
document
Sort documents based on
federal and states’ rights
Compare/contrast the
impact of the documents
on the formation of the US
and NC’s signing into the
US
In small groups, restate the
Bill of rights in common
language
1st 9 weeks
Weeks 7-9
Chapter 5
Competency Goal 3:
The learner will identify
key events and
evaluate the impact of
reform and expansion
in North Carolina
during the first half of
the 19th century.
3.01 Describe the causes of the War
of 1812 and analyze the impact of
the war on North Carolina and the
nation.
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What were the causes of
the War of 1812?
How did the War of 1812
affect NC and the US?
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3.02 Investigate the conditions that
led to North Carolina's economic,
political, and social decline during
this period and assess the
implications for the future
development of the state.
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What is a Rip Van Winkle
state?
Because of lack of
growth, what problems
emerged in NC?
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3.03 Identify and evaluate the
impact of individual reformers and
groups and assess the effectiveness
of their programs.
What were the reform
movements that
development out of
opposition to Andrew’s
plans?
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Construct a cause/effect
chart of the reasons for
the War of 1812
Identify 3 outcomes of
the War of 1812
Describe the conditions
in NC after the War of
1812
Evaluate the economic,
political, and social
issues in the Rip Van
Winkle state as
compared to the
progression in the rest
of the nation
Examine local folkways
and customs using
music and art
List characteristics of
reformers like Archibald
Murphey
Describe their
contributions to the
reform movement
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3.04 Describe the development of
the institution of slavery in the State
and nation, and assess its impact on
the economic, social, and political
conditions.
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What was the status of
minorities, particularly
slaves in Antebellum NC
and the US?
How did slaves
contribute to the
growth of NC?
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3.05 Compare and contrast different
perspectives among North
Carolinians on the national policy of
Removal and Resettlement of
American Indian populations.
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How did various social
groups differ on the
issue of Removal and
Resettlement of the
American Indian?
What effect did the
Trail of Tears have on
the Native peoples of
NC?
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Trace the development
of slavery as an
institution within NC
and the US.
List the impact slaves
had on the economy,
social, and politics of NC
and the US
Compare the
industrialization of the
North and its impact on
the economy of the
agricultural South
Research slave narrative
List and
compare/contrast the
view points of NC
westerners, Cherokees,
and the eastern
aristocrats
Illustrate the Trail of
Tears
Write poetry or songs
relating to the Trail of
Tears history
Write letters to Jackson
on his policies
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3.06 Describe and evaluate the
geographic, economic, and social
implications of the North Carolina
Gold Rush.
How did the Gold Rush
impact the growth and
settlement of NC?
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3.07 Explain the reasons for the
creation of a new State Constitution
in 1835, and describe its impact on
religious groups, African Americans,
and American Indians.
What were the effects
of the Constitutional
Convention of 1835 on
the economic, social,
and political lives North
Carolinians?
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3.08 Examine the impact of national
events such as the Louisiana
Purchase, the Lewis and Clark
Expedition, the War with Mexico,
and the California Gold Rush, and
technological advances on North
Carolina.
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What was the impact of
the Louisiana Purchase
on the growth of the
US?
How did Lewis and Clark
pave the way for future
advancements of the
US?
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Tell the story of the NC
Gold Rush
Discuss the impact of
the influx of NC gold
rushers upon the NC
economy
Create a pan of gems at
your school
List 5 key components
to the revision of the
state constitution
Paraphrase the wording
of the new state
constitution to create a
simplified list of the
changes
List why the changes
occurred or give
explanation for each
Explain how the
Louisiana Purchase
expedited the Lewis and
Clark Expedition
List 10 important
consequences of the
Lewis and Clark
Expedition
Summarize the
California Gold Rush of
1849
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What technological
advances took place in
the early 1800’s?
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2nd 9 weeks
Weeks 1-3
Chapter 6 &
7
Competency Goal 4:
The learner will
examine the causes,
course, and character
of the Civil War and
Reconstruction, and
their impact on North
Carolina and the
nation.
4.01 Identify and analyze the
significance of the causes of
secession from the Union, and
compare reactions in North Carolina
to reactions in other regions of the
nation.
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Who were the groups or
individuals in NC that
promoted or prevented
NC’s secession from the
US?
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4.02 Describe the political and
military developments of the Civil
War and analyze their effect on the
outcome of the war.
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What were the major Civil
War campaigns and
battles that affected the
lives of the people of
NC?
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Locate the territories of
the Louisiana Purchase,
Mexican War, the
California Gold Rush ,
and the building of the
RR
RAFT- Lewis and Clark,
back east, letter,
adventure west to
become part of Gold
Rush
List and define causes of
secession
Classify the reaction of
the North and the West
to the South
Distinguish the response
of NC to other Southern
states
Journal entries from
point of view of
Confederate soldiers,
NC Westerner, etc
Pink and Say by Patricia
Polacco
List the
advantages/disadvantag
es of the leading
military generals
Explain the impact of
the development of the
submarines
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4.03 Assess North Carolina's role in
the Civil War and analyze the social
and economic impact of the war on
the state.
How did the state suffer
economically during the
war?
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Summarize the
strategies of blockade
running and fighting on
the home territory
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Discuss the Civil War
battles that occurred in
NC and surrounding
areas
Determine the elements
that made NC unique in
its war role
Research Civil War
letters
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4.04 Evaluate the importance of the
roles played by individuals at the
state and national levels during the
Civil War and Reconstruction Period.
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Who were the important
figures that influenced
NC and US during
Reconstruction?
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Explain the role of Gov.
Holden and his impact
on NC gov’t
Describe 3 important
political figures who
influenced the US and
NC
Determine the 4 most
influential
characteristics of these
individuals and justify
that decision
Summarize the major
strategies of the Civil
War
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4.05 Analyze the political, economic,
and social impact of Reconstruction
on the state and identify the reasons
why Reconstruction came to an end.
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What issues confronted
the freedmen after the
war
How did Black Codes
influence society after
the war?
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2nd 9 weeks
Weeks 4-8
Chapter 7
Competency Goal 5:
The learner will
evaluate the impact of
political, economic,
social, and
technological changes
on life in North
Carolina from 1870 to
1930.
5.01 Identify the role played by the
agriculture, textile, tobacco, and
furniture industries in North
Carolina, and analyze their
importance in the economic
development of the state.
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What was the impact of
textiles, tobacco, and
furniture in NC?
What role did textiles
play in the growth of
cities in NC?
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List the components
of the Black Codes
Discuss Johnson’s
Reconstruction Plan
Describe the Civil
Rights Bill and how it
led to the end of
Reconstruction
Compare/contrast
Lincoln, Johnson,
Congress point of
view re
Reconstruction
Compare and Contrast
the differing views on
Reconstruction
Trace the growth of
agriculture, textiles, and
tobacco in NC
Describe how
industrialization
affected the growth of
cities
Summarize how RR
helped to influence the
growth of the Piedmont
Crescent
5.02 Examine the changing role of
educational, religious, and social
institutions in the state and analyze
their impact.
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What is the role of
education in the
development of a
technological state
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5.03 Describe the social, economic,
and political impact of migration on
North Carolina.
5.04 Identify technological advances,
and evaluate their influence on the
quality of life in North Carolina.
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How did migration
impact the social,
economic, and political
sectors of NC?
How did technological
advances impact the
daily lives of NC?
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List the educational,
religious, and social
institutions in NC
Explain the reasons why
educational reform was
a priority
Describe how
prohibition influenced
the religious and social
institutions
Create a poster/picture
that portrays
prohibition in the US
Create a poster
illustrating the reform
movements of the late
19th and early 20th
century
List the different types
of people who migrated
to NC
Explain how each group
impacted social and
economic reform in NC
Describe NC’s quality of
life prior to
technological advances
Explain the
technological advances
in NC and classify which
technology affected
which sector of the NC
economy
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5.05 Assess the influence of the
political, legal, and social
movements on the political system
and life in North Carolina.
5.06 Describe North Carolina's
reaction to the increasing United
States involvement in world affairs
including participation in World War
I, and evaluate the impact on the
state's economy.
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What were the political
parties of the 19th
century and how did
their platforms initiate
change?
What was NC’s role in
WWI?
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List the political, legal,
and social movements
that lead to political
changes
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Explain the influence of
child labor on family life
Compare the differing
views of the Women’s
Suffrage Movement
Explain how NC reacted
to US entry into WWI
Describe the materials
NC manufactured
during WWII
Analyze why the textile
industry benefitted
from the war
Create war poster that
reflects NC/US support
for WWII
Movie clips from Sgt.
York
Multimedia or posters
created or used in WWII
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3rd 9 weeks
Weeks 1-3
Chapter 9
Competency Goal 6:
The learner will analyze
the immediate and
long-term effects of the
Great Depression and
World War II on North
Carolina.
6.01 Identify the causes and effects
of the Great Depression and analyze
the impact of New Deal policies on
Depression Era life in North Carolina.
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What were the causes of
the Great Depression?
What are three of the
programs created in the
New Deal and what is
their impact?
How does the beginning
of minimum wage impact
the economy?
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6.02 Describe the significance of
major events and military
engagements associated with World
War II and evaluate the impact of
the war on North Carolina.
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How did WWII affect NC?
What impact has/will
social security have/had
on the US?
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Determine the
causes/effects of the
Great Depression
Summarize the main
idea of the New Deal
Policies
Construct data top
display the effect of
minimum wage
Determine how the TVA
affected NC
Living history project-iv
a person living during
this time periodtechnology: videotape,
audio-tape
Guest speaker to talk
about the stock market
and the Crash of 1929
ID the NC military bases
and how they impacted
the war effort
Living history Project:
VFW, VA Hospital
Guest speakers
Define various types of
government that
existed during WWII
6.03 Examine the significance of key
ideas and individuals associated with
World War II.
6.04 Assess the impact of World War
II on the economic, political, social,
and military roles of different groups
in North Carolina including women
and minorities.
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How does a dictatorship
differ from a democracy?
How does the US idea of
a free market economy
differ from other
economic plans in the
world?
How did WWII impact the
political and social roles
of NC?
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Discuss the ides and
interaction between
Adolph Hitler, Benito
Mussolini, FDR, and
Winston Churchill
Define the roles of
dictatorships vs.
democracy
Describe the roles of
women and minorities
during WWII
Compare the views of
each political party
during WWII
Code Talkers
3r 9 weeks
Weeks 4-8
Chapter 10
Competency Goal 7:
The learner will analyze
changes in North
Carolina during the
postwar period to the
1970's.
7.01 Analyze the extent and
significance of economic changes in
North Carolina.
7.02 Evaluate the importance of
social changes to different groups in
North Carolina.
7.03 Assess the influence of
technological advances on economic
development and daily life.
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What are four problems of
growth in cities?
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Identify the positive and
negative aspects of NC’s
urban growth
Trace the path of jobs
from homemakers to
careers
In what ways have social
change and racial and
ethnic diversity affected
individuals and groups
living in NC?
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Compare consolidated
schools with individual
neighborhood schools
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Define the university
system
In what ways have
technological advances
and economic
development affected
individuals and groups
living in NC?
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Construct a timeline of
the defeat of polio or
other public health
issues
Discuss the significance
of manned space travel
Summarize the impact
of television on daily life
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7.04 Compare and contrast the
various political viewpoints
surrounding issues of the post World
War II era.
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7.05 Evaluate the major changes and
events that have affected the roles
of local, state, and national
governments.
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How did the Cold War
affect the lives of North
Carolinians?
How was NC affected by
the Korean and Vietnam
Wars?
What was NC‘s reaction to
the Cuban Missile Crisis?
To the death of Pres.
Kennedy?
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How did the Civil Rights
Movement contribute to
the Women’s Movement
of the 1970s?
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Distinguish between the
Soviet and US views of
security and
government
Explain the impact of
the Korean War on the
US
Explain separate but
equal
Analyze the impact of
integration in public
schools
Compare the African
American and native
American Civil Rights
Movements
Interview/guest
speakers
“Remember the Titans”
movie clips
4th 9 weeks
Weeks 1-3
Competency Goal 8:
The learner will
evaluate the impact of
demographic,
economic,
technological, social,
and political
developments in North
Carolina since the
1970's.
8.01 Describe the changing
demographics in North Carolina and
analyze their significance for North
Carolina's society and economy.
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8.02 List economic and technological
advances occurring in North Carolina
since 1970, and assess their
influence on North Carolina's role in
the nation and the world.
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What technologies caused
the increase in growth of
cities in NC?
What prevented the
growth of the NC
mountain region?
How has the closing of
factories impacted our
city, county, and/or
region?
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How have the changes in
technology brought about
a decline in agriculture
As a result of Research
Triangle Park, how has NC
become a technological
leader for the world?
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Identify the reasons
why cities such as
Raleigh, Charlotte and
Greensboro grew to
become academic and
technological centers of
the state
Generalize why the NC
mountains have failed
to grow at the same
rate as the Piedmont
and Coastal regions
Analyze why NC is no
longer considered
strictly an agricultural
state
Name 5 large industries
that started the creation
of Research Triangle
park as a medical
research mecca
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8.03 Describe the impact of state
and national issues on the political
climate of North Carolina.
4th 9 weeks
Weeks 3-9
Competency Goal 9:
The learner will explore
examples of and
opportunities for active
citizenship, past and
present, at the local
and state levels.
8.04 Assess the importance of
regional diversity on the
development of economic, social,
and political institutions in North
Carolina.
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9.01 Describe contemporary
political, economic, and social issues
at the state and local levels and
evaluate their impact on the
community.
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What are the state and
national issues that have
affected the politics in
NC?
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What are the different
regional arenas that
impact the development
of NC?
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How have the politics in
NC influenced the local
community?
How has terrorism
changed NC?
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Compare and contrast
the different views of
the Vietnam Conflict
Guest speaker
Explain the importance
of being loyal to a
particular region of the
state
Differentiate between
daily living in urban vs.
rural areas of the state
Explain the change from
a Democratic led state
to a Republican led
state and its effect on
NC
Evaluate the ways that
terrorism has affected
local communities and
policies
9.02 Identify past and present state
and local leaders from diverse
cultural backgrounds and assess
their influence in affecting change.
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How have current
governmental officials
created changes in NC?
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9.03 Describe opportunities for and
benefits of civic participation.
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How can individuals
initiate change through
civic involvement?
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Identify past and
present governors, Lt
governors, senators and
representatives from
the local district
Guest speakers
Discuss the importance
of the right to vote
Describe ways that
students can be
involved in civic
participation