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Jennifer Beichner Assignment 4: Social Studies Planning Project 28 October 2013

40 Big Ideas 1. Pre-Contact cultures (Period of no written history): This topic provides good insight on ancient cultures in North Carolina before European contact and Colonization. Students benefit by learning about the different groups of people that lives in North Carolina before there were largely Europeans. 2. Three Largest Native American Tribes (Tuscarora, Catawba, and Cherokee)- This topic breaks down Native American Tribes into specific groups and differences are highlighted and comparisons can be made between the different tribes. Students are able to realize that not all Native American tribes were the same and distinct differences between different tribes were present. 3. Native American Linguistic Groups (Algonquin, Iroquoian, Siouan)- This topic highlights the idea that Native Americans spoke different languages from Tribe to Tribe. Students are able to realize, in further detail, the differences among Native American Tribes. 4. Diseases Brought by Europeans- This topic is important to teach because it shows the deep impact the arrival of Europeans had on Native Americans. Students will benefit by learning about the deathly affects of European arrival on Native Americans without any violence (ex. Smallpox). 5. Early European Exploration- This topic is important to teach because it highlights the reasons for Europeans exploring the Americas and the major countries involved in settling in the Americas. Students benefit from this topic by learning about the successes and failures Europeans had in discovering the “New World” and Europeans rational for exploration (Freedom of religion, money, new opportunity). 6. 1st Colony on Roanoke Island- This topic is important to teach because it shows the difficulties that Europeans had in surviving and establishing a new way of life in a new land. Students should learn about this topic to realize that it was not easy for Europeans to set up a new system of life and it is also important for them to learn about the people that played key roles in establishing life in a new world. 7. The First Permanent Settlement (Jamestown)- This topic is important to teach because it shows how English people settled North Carolina from traveling down from Jamestown to the Albemarle region of North Carolina. Students benefit by learning about the expansion and settlement of North Carolina and how settlement of North Carolina occurred. 8. The Proprietary Period- This is an important topic to cover because it shows how although Englishmen had established a new colony, it was still under rule by the King back England. Students benefit by learning how British laws carried over into the new colonies. This topic shows the governing of Britain on those in America. 9. Social Classes During the Royal Colony (Gentry, Artisans, yeomen, apprentices and indentured servants, African slaves)- This topic is important to teach so that the differences in class and status during the time of the Royal Colony is apparent. This is an important topic for students to learn about so they realize how class and position had a major impact on one’s life and how they were treated. 10. Major Crops and Industry during the time of the Royal Colony (Tobacco, rice and naval stores)- This is an important topic to teach to highlight what crops and industry provided people with resources and a way of life. Students benefit by gaining further insight into the economics of life during the Royal Colony. 11. Prelude to American Revolution- This time period is important to cover because it gives the reasons and events that took place before the American Revolution. Students benefit from this topic so they can understand why Americans went to war with England for Independence. 12. Cause and Effect (Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townsend Act)- These acts are very important to teach because they show the restrictions that were placed on Americans by the British Parliament. Students benefit from learning about these specific acts and learning how Americans responded to the restrictions. 13. The Boston Tea Party- This event is crucial to teach in regards to the American Revolution because it was a pivotal moment in the path for American Independence. Students benefit from this topic by realizing the significance of Parliaments restrictions on the American Colonies and their desperation for freedom. 14. The War for American Independence- This event plays a crucial impact on the history of America and NC. This event needs to be taught in detail to help students become knowledgeable citizens about their country’s foundation and history. Students benefit by gaining an appreciation for the struggle for independence of their country and the massive efforts that it took. 15. The signing of the U.S. Constitution- As a teacher this important to highlight the three men from North Carolina that signed the constitution (Williamson, Spade, and Blunt) and shows the creation of our modern US government. This topic is important for students to study because the are able to see the impact that men from NC had on creation of the US government. 16. Significance of the first President of US (Washington)- It is important to teach the beginning of the leadership of our country; the first president of the US needs to be discussed in order to understand the significance of our country’s foundation. Students need to be taught such a significant event so they can understand the origins of leadership in America and how it differed from the rule under Britain. 17. The idea of the Rip Van Winkle State (why was NC behind?)- It is important to show the progress that NC has made in relation to the slow progression of industry after the Revolutionary war. Students need to be taught aspects of history that are not also positive so they can see the progression that has occurred. 18. Illiteracy in NC (why?)- Illiteracy needs to be a topic discussed and taught in the classroom; NC used to be way behind in literacy. Students benefit by learning about the importance of literacy and the strides that have been taken to improve literacy throughout NC’s history. 19. Implications of the NC Constitutional Convention- This is important to be taught in the classroom because it shows the steps that NC had to take in order to move forward in education and reform. Students benefit by learning about the political process that allows change and improvement to occur. 20. Characteristics of Antebellum Period- The improvements in industry and reform before the Civil war need to be taught so that the progression of technology and education is understood. Students benefit by learning about the technology and education improvement in NC. 21. Importance of Tobacco in NC throughout history- The discussion of the Industry of Tobacco is important to be taught to show the impact this crops has had on the development of NC. Students benefit by learning how a cash crop can change the look of a state and industry system. 22. Manufacturing Industry in NC- This topic is important to be taught to show how industry has changed and evolved during NC’s history. Students benefit by learning how the manufacturing system changed NC from agricultural base to one more focused on manufacturing. 23. Women rights during the Antebellum Period- Women rights before the Civil War needs to be taught to show how women still were not regarded as full members of society. Students need to be taught that women were not always treated as equals as they are today; the best way to show this is by looking into the past. 24. Implications of Slavery- The history of NC cannot fully be discussed without looking into the institution of slavery. Students need to learn about the cause and effect of slavery and how effected the entire state and history of NC. 25. Causes that lead up to the Civil War- Events leading up to the Civil War are crucial to be taught in the classroom because they explain why the war took place. Students benefit by seeing and learning the bigger picture of the Civil War and how certain events connect to one another. 26. Reconstruction of NC- Reconstructing the south after the Civil War took a lot of time and money and major reforms and improvements were made in the aftermath of the war; it is important to teach the major events that helped NC and the South rebuild. Students benefit by learning about the major effort that it took for the South and NC to rebuild after the Civil War. 27. Urbanization- It is important to teach about the growth of major cities in NC; since NC took longer to urbanize due to a major focus on agriculture. Students benefit from this topic by understanding that urbanization took place due to a shift in focus from agriculture to industry. 28. Impact of WWI - Although WWI did not effect America as strongly as other European Countries; its effects on the US and locally need to be taught in the classroom. Students benefit by gaining a bigger picture/wordly viewpoint of war and the causes and effects war has. 29. Impact of Great Depression on NC- Teaching of the Great Depression is important because it teaches the extreme impact national economics has on every region of the country. Students benefit by seeing the local impact of an economic crisis that effected the entire country. 30. FDR and New Deal- This is an important topic to teach to show how the president reacted to crisis. Students benefit by learning about FDR’s new deal programs by relating them to current programs and being able to compare and contrast history with the present. 31. Prelude to WWII- This is important to teach so that students realize how international relations with the world and Japan lead to America’s involvement in the war. Students benefit by learning about America’s direct involvement and reaction to a war that took place on a global scale. 32. White Supremacy in NC- This aspect of North Carolina history can be controversial to address in the classroom. However, the cruelty and oppression that African Americans faced in years after “freedom” need to be taught. Students benefit by learning about the measures that were taken to keep blacks inferior to whites, and the lengths that have had to be taken to get to where out nation and local government is today. 33. Work of the Progressive Movement- The progressive movement is important to teach because it shows the major improvements in different facets of life: prisons, education, industry. Students benefit by learning about the movements on a local level and the people who were behind creating new reforms. 34. Civil Rights Movement in NC- This is important to teach to being the Civil Rights movement to a local level. Students benefit from making connections to the Civil Rights movement to their lives today; they can compare what life was like in the 1950s to what life is like today. 35. The overthrowing of Plessy v Ferguson case in 1954- This case is crucial to teach due to the significant impact it had on education of African American students. Students benefit by learning about the integration of the public schools. 36. Desegregation- Desegregation is an important topic to teach because it shows how racial divides were ingrained in every facet of life for African Americans. Students benefit by learning about the different aspects of life that segregation affected. 37. White resistance- White resistance is important to teach because it shows extremes some white people were willing to go through to keep blacks inferior. Students benefit because they learn about the organizations such as the KKK that were in place to keep whites from gaining any power or equality. 38. Vietnam War and the Youth of America- The Vietnam War is important to teach to show how America was affected. Students benefit by connecting the Vietnam War to a local level in North Carolina. 39. Cause and Effect of the Space Race- This is an important topic to cover in the classroom because it highlights the growing strength of technology. This topic benefits students because they are able to compare the growth of technology both nationally and globally. 40. September 11th- Although September 11th is a difficult issue to teach because it is such a modern topic that could have affected the immediate families of students, it still needs to be taught truthfully. Students benefit by learning about a significant event in history they probably hear about all the time but to do not have a full understanding of. Students benefit by learning about a modern day terrorist attack that effected the entire country.

10 Significant People 1. James B. Hunt- James B. Hunt is a significant person to teach in NC history because he was NC’s longest serving governor and made major strides in education for the State of NC. Students benefit by learning about a strong political figure who impacted the educational system they are experiencing. 2. Andrew Jackson- Jackson is an important person to teach because he was the 7th president of NC and from NC. Students benefit by learning about the significant impact he had locally and nationally. 3. Andrew Johnson- Johnson was the 17th president of the United States from Raleigh, NC; he stepped in after Lincoln’s assassination. Students benefit from learning about Johnson by learning about a significant political figure from an area they are familiar with. 4. Richard Caswell- Caswell is important to teach about because he was the first Governor of NC. Students benefit by learning about the origins of the government system of NC. 5. Signers of the US Constitution (Williamson, Blount, Straight)- These three men are important to learn about in relation to each other because they all signed the US Constitution from NC. Students benefit by learning about men from NC that significantly impacted the United States as a whole. 6. James K. Polk- Polk was from NC and became the 11th president of the US. Students benefit by learning about the significant impact he had on the entire country and his leadership skills before the Civil War. 7. Sir Walter Raleigh- Raleigh is important to teach because he paved the way for further colonization of the new world. Students benefit by learning about Raleigh because even though Raleigh’s colony at Roanoke Island failed he allowed more people to come and explore the new world. 8. Blackbeard- Blackbeard is important to teach when discussing the growth of the coast of NC. Students benefit by learning about Blackbeard and how he affected ships along the coast of NC near Beaufort. 9. D.H. Hill- D.H Hill is an important man to teach about when discussing post civil war period; he published and edited a magazine in Charlotte NC for many years after the war. Students benefit by learning about D.H. Hill in relation to his impact on writing in NC. 10. Harriet Anne Jacobs- Jacobs is an important person to talk about when referring due to her escaping from slavery, playing a significant role in the abolition of slavery, from Edenton, NC. Students can benefit by learning about a prominent female African American who helped to end slavery.