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About North Carolina
- Official Website for the State of North Carolina
- The state's official Web site is a good stop for information about North Carolina.
http://www.ncgov.com/
- North Carolina QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
- If you're looking for data about North Carolina, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37000.html
- North Carolina State Government
- This site features direct links to an array of North Carolina-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/nc.htm
Education Resources for North Carolina
- Public Schools of North Carolina
- For information on curriculum, education initiatives, and events and conferences, visit the official Web site of the Public Schools of North Carolina.
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/
- Educational Resources for North Carolina
- The U.S. Department of Education provides this list of links to state and federal educational resources.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=nc
- LEARN NC
- This Web site, which is sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is well worth a visit. Among its wealth of resources you will find lesson plans correlated to North Carolina curriculum areas, instructional resources, and support for new teachers.
http://www.learnnc.org/
- Mathematics Curriculum
- The state of North Carolina provides its Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies for Mathematics at this Web site.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/mathematics/
- DPI Curriculum & School Reform
- Curriculum resources compiled by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction are available on this Web site, hosted by LEARN NC. The categories covered include Instructional Resources, National Education Standards, and Professional Development.
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/
- LEARN NC :: Lesson Plans
- LEARN NC, the North Carolina Teachers' Network, is organized by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among its many resources is a list of online lesson plans devised by North Carolina teachers.
http://www.learnnc.org/lessons/
State Teacher Organizations
- NCCTM Online
- Visit this Web site for news from the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The organization provides information about conferences, contests, grants, and scholarships.
http://www.ncctm.org/
- North Carolina Science Teachers Association
- The NCSTA Web site provides information on membership, science fairs, and awards and scholarships.
http://www.ncsta.org/
Maps
- North Carolina
- North Carolina's counties and major towns are marked on this map. There is also a list of quick facts.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?north_carolina
- Color Landform Atlas: North Carolina
- This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for North Carolina, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/nc_0.html
Environment
- Recycle Guys
- The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance explains why and how to recycle. The Teacher's Corner includes a curriculum guide and ESL resources. There is also a section for kids with a quiz and a printable activity book.
http://www.p2pays.org/recycleguys/
- Field Trip Earth
- Field Trip Earth takes an in-depth look at the habits and habitats of interesting animals. Among the featured animals are North Carolina's black bear and red wolf.
http://www.fieldtripearth.org/
- Interpretation and Education, National Park Service
- Learn about birds, plants, shells, and sea turtles at this National Park Service Web site.
http://www.nps.gov/learn/
History
- Intrigue of the Past: North Carolina's First Peoples
- Provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this Web site offers historical background and lesson plans for grades four through eight.
http://www.rla.unc.edu/lessons/Menu/title.htm
- Guilford Courthouse: A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence
- The battle that took place at Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina on March 15, 1781 set in motion a train of events that led to the surrender of Cornwallis' army at Yorktown. This National Park Service lesson plan invites students to consider the importance of the battle.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/32guilford/32guilford.htm
- “Flights of Inspiration”–First Flight
- On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright changed history. This Franklin Institute Web site takes a look at the Wright Brothers, their historic flight, and what happened next.
http://www.fi.edu/flights/first/
- Greensboro Sit-Ins: Launch of a Civil Rights Movement
- Four courageous North Carolina college students rank among the heroes of the Civil Rights movement. At this Web site, you can read about their attempt to integrate a Woolworth's lunch counter and how it contributed to the changes taking place in the 1960s.
http://www.sitins.com/
Museums
- The Mint Museums
- Charlotte's Mint Museum of Art is the state's oldest art museum. Check out just for kids for fabulous online activities.
http://www.mintmuseum.org/
- Ackland Art Museum
- At this Web site you can take a look at materials in the permanent collection and exhibits at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's art museum.
http://www.ackland.org/
More About North Carolina
- Welcome to the North Carolina Encyclopedia
- The State Library of North Carolina provides a wealth of information about the state. Topics covered include history, residents, and state symbols.
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/COVER.HTM
For North Carolina Kids
- North Carolina...for Kids!
- This state Web site links kids to information about North Carolina's history, symbols, and famous residents, and to fun coloring pages and word games.
http://www.governor.state.nc.us/Highlights/NCkids/Index.html
- AG's Cool
- For information about the state's agricultural products, quizzes, and an online matching game, kids can visit this Web site from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/agscool/index.htm
- Students' Gateway
- The Public Schools of North Carolina provide this page for students to access information about their state. There is a list of online homework helpers as well.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/students.html
- Secretary of State/Kids Page
- This Web site is a great source of information for North Carolina students. They can access an almanac, learn about state symbols, or discover how an idea becomes a law.
http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/kidspg/
- Quick Facts: North Carolina
- “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun North Carolina facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/northcarolina.html
- North Carolina Fun Facts
- The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about North Carolina.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/north_carolina.html