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40 big ideas

1. Colonization of NC 2. History of Native Americans 3. History of pirates in NC 4. Climate/ Geography/ Land of NC 5. History of tourism in NC 6. NC involvement in Revolutionary War 7. History of the treatment of women in NC, and the roles they have played in NC. 8. Famous North Carolinian's 9. History of NC Exploration( gold rush) 10. War of 1812 NC's involvement and effects of war on NC. 11. Slavery in NC 12. History of NC military, and NC's soldiers. 13. NC's involvement in Civil War. 14. NC during Reconstruction, and how it effected NC. 15. Agricultural development in NC. 16. NC natural resources and top industries 17. Technological developments in NC, and the effect technology has had in NC. 18. World War 1 and its effect on NC, and NC's involvement in the war. 19. History of Elections in NC ( presidential, state, and local.) 20. NC history of NC involvement in literature 21. History of Art in NC. 22. History of music in NC. 23. Great Depression in NC, and its effects on its people 24. World War 2 and NC involvement, and the effects of war in NC. 25. Prominent NC Families, and their effect on NC. 26. History of Religions in NC, and religious persecution in NC. 27. History of Education in NC ( including schools in NC, and Universities 28. History of government in NC. 29. History of politics in NC, and political parties. 30. Landmarks in NC, and historical places. 31. History of NC laws ( discriminatory laws, and laws that greatly impacted NC people.) 32. History of discrimination in NC to many groups of people. 33. Myths and legends of NC 34. Post War Period after WW2 35. Vietnam and Iraq wars and effects on NC 36. History of NC including demographics and population 37. Civil Rights Movement in NC 38. History of NC' s entertainments. ( State Fair, Movies, Shopping) 39. History of NC' s Minority groups, and their influences on NC. 40. Current social, political, and economical state of NC, and what the future may hold.
 * It's important for our students to know who colonized NC. It shows students the European influence in NC, and how NC started developing.
 * It is important for students to be aware that Native Americans were in NC before the settlers came. It is also important to discuss the discrimination of Natives, so that students learn from the past mistakes of NC.
 * Teaches students about pirates, and shows a more accurate representation of who they were. Pirates are a part of NC history, and they have impacted the economy and shores of NC. They also teach students about the dangerous parts of NC waters. Many ships crashed in the treacherous rocks and shallow waters.
 * Students should be familiar with the basic geography of NC. They need to know that we have Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal regions. Students should be able to identify there location on a map, and be aware of the climate and land they live on.
 * Tourism in NC is a big industry. Our students should know how it started, and why it is important to have tourism in our great state. Tourist attractions in our great state historical or not show a lot about NC's past and present.
 * The Revolutionary War and its effect is important to teach. Students need to know how America became America. Students also need to know what roles the people of NC took in the Revolutionary War.
 * Women have been the backbone of NC. We need to show examples of women ion literature, politics, and much more. Women are often over looked in history, and we should be sure to study them more closely.
 * We should make sure our students know about famous NC people. Some of these people have helped make NC the state it is today. Other famous individuals have done great things in other areas, and they should be remembered and recognized.
 * Students should know about the NC gold rush, and the exploration of NC and its resources. Students should know who discovered NC, and how the exploration of NC took place.
 * Students should learn about the War in 1812. They will understand why the tensions between Britain and the USA were high during this time period.
 * Make students aware of NC's past involvement in a cruel system of slavery. Students should know the extreme circumstances that slaves went through. This is a crucial subject to discuss with students! We must not skip over parts of history just because it is a difficult topic.
 * Discussing military in NC is important. We need to know how our military has grown, and what battles NC soldiers have fought in.
 * Civil War in America shows how America can have unrest within itself. Many lives were lost, and we need to remember the causes and effects of the Civil War in NC and America.
 * Reconstruction of the states after the war show our students about damages and pains of a war. It shows the weakening and strengthening of a state after a war. It also teaches our students that after a war there needs to be forgiveness and re growth.
 * Agricultural development in NC was vital in order to have the NC we have today. Teaching the importance of agricultural teaches our students how important it is to value the natural resources we have.
 * We need to teach our students to protect natural resources. We need to teach them that non renewable resources, and renewable should be guarded. By having these resources and using them carefully we have developed strong industries in NC.
 * Technological advances have helped and hurt NC in many ways. Students will learn to analyze these technologies. They will also come up with new technologies they think could benefit NC today.
 * War and its effect on NC is important to know about. Hopefully discussing the horrors of war we will not repeat them. Also important to teach that the soldiers who came back from war should be respected and helped for being so brave and courageous. Students should know the causes and effects of war so they can become aware of how wars are started and how they are ended.
 * Elections in NC are important to how democracy works. Teaching good citizenship including voting is vital. We should teach elections to give our students a feel of how NC votes and why they vote the way they do.
 * Literature in NC can be riveting and compelling. Some great authors come from NC, and we should teach our students about them. We can have our students analyze if their writings reflect the social changes going on in the state around them.
 * Allows students to see things in a new perspective. Allows students to grow and learn in new ways. Art is an important part of history and can teach us alot about our past.
 * Music in NC was a vital source of comfort and skill to many. We should teach about its history to open the eyes to children to a new perspective. How did music reflect the societal issues and joys around them?
 * This time period in the USA teaches our student a lot about the economy. It teaches students not to put too much on credit. It also teaches the risks of investing all your money in the stock market.
 * This war teaches students about genocide, and the killing of a whole group of people. We should teach this war and the importance of the USA in stepping in. We can teach that this war also caused women to work because their husbands were over seas.
 * NC families that had a huge impact on the economy, jobs, social, and political actions in NC should be discussed. These families should be talked about and analyzed for pros and cons they have given to NC.
 * Religious persecution in NC is a part of our past. Teaching students about it, and teaching religious tolerance is vital so that religious persecution stops happening. Students will better understand the past if they know about religions in NC and the world.
 * Allows for students to know how schools got to where they are now. Teaches them the importance of education in NC. Also teaches that Universities like NC State, and UNC Chapel Hill were some of the first public universities. Allowing education to help many people get out of poverty.
 * Learn about government so that they may one day be engaged and understand the government system. Also allows for students to better understand the political arena as well as laws.
 * Political parties in NC have changed in meaning and purpose through out its long history. We should allow our students to see the change, and analyze why these parties changed. We should also allow them to learn about politics and their pros and vices.
 * Historical landmarks in NC show students history. These monuments allow for students to actually see and be in areas where history actually took place. These landmarks should be taught in hopes our students will explore them, and learn from them.
 * Laws of NC have at times been extremely inappropriate. We should know that just because something is a law it does not make it perfect. Discriminatory and hateful laws should be remembered, and hopefully no such discrimination will happen again.
 * Discrimination in NC is not new. We should show examples of discrimination in NC, and teach students how it is immoral and wrong to discriminate. Teaching students about discrimination will hopefully lead to less discrimination in the future.
 * Important for NC students to know the myths and legends about NC. It also incorporates reading and comprehension skills into Social Studies. Students will enjoy and celebrate their historical non fiction.
 * The post war effects on NC are good and bad. We should analyze the post war economy, political, and social changes. Students should understand what the causes and effects of WW2 were.
 * These wars had very serious implications on many lives of people in NC. They also show how NC's people are patriotic, and we have many military bases and families in NC.
 * Analyzing the population and demographics can tell us a lot about NC. Students should develop an analytical thought process. They should also know the demographics and population of their state.
 * SO IMPORTANT! NC had many events that supported this movement. This movement is crucial to understanding the struggle African Americans went through to gain civil rights.
 * We should encourage our students to learn about the every day entertainment they enjoy. They should research these entertainments and the history of where they come from.
 * Minority groups have been overlooked in many history books. We need to emphasize these groups and make sure their voices are heard. We must remember all the groups and there positive impact in NC.
 * Looking towards the future is important. We must understand where we are, so that we can understand our past. We should also know what is going on in our state and world so that we can be active citizens!

10 individuals

1. Elizabeth Dole- The first female senator in NC. She represents how a woman can break the glass ceiling in NC. 2. Andrew Jackson- President that is debated to come from NC and SC. Discuss the case for him being a NC man. Also learn about him as a president. Analyze his policies especially in relation to Native Americans. 3. Andrew Johnson- President from NC. Important to learn about the good things that he accomplished in office and for NC. 4. James K. Polk- President from NC. Important to know positive dealings he made in office and for NC. 5. Michael Jordan- Went to UNC Chapel Hill. Teaches students hard work pays off. Also shows a very determined and confident attitude can help you become a big success. 6. Thomas Wolfe- Wonderful NC writer. Talks about NC, and other events that transpired here. Students can analyze writings and learn about NC's past and present. 7. Harriet Jacobs- Wonderful NC writer, and former slave. She discusses the struggles of slavery and the horrors that took place. This realistic depiction makes students more aware of the hardships of slaves in NC. 8. Virginia Dare- One of the first born in NC. Was a part of the Roanoke Island, also known as lost colony. Important to know about the past children in NC. 9. Richard Caswell- First Governor of NC. Learn about his thoughts and beliefs of how NC should progress. Students can analyze if his policies and thoughts on NC helped NC. 10. David Walker- Writer and influential man in NC. He wrote the Appeal. His writings effected white slave holders and made NC make harsher rules on run away slaves.