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Rocks and Mineral in Franklin, NC

Rocks and Mineral in Franklin, NC

3-5, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technical-Vocational

Adventures of the American Mind- Western Carolina University project will consist of the learner building an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals. […]

Traditional Dance of Western North Carolina

Traditional Dance of Western North Carolina

3-5, English/Language Arts, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Math, Social Studies, Technical-Vocational

Traditional dance forms are a direct reflection of the rich cultural heritage of the mountain region of North Carolina. From early settlements through today, a mixture of dance styles from Native American, English, […]

Quilting in the Peachtree Community

Quilting in the Peachtree Community

3-5, Art, Math, Science, Social Studies

This is a fourth grade unit plan using the tradition of quilting to teach NC Standard Course of Study in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Art.

Native American Leaders

3-5, Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Information Skills, Math, Social Studies

This two week third grade integrated unit will emphasize important Native American leaders past and present with in emphasis on Cherokee leaders. The unit includes literature about famous Native Americans. Students will develop an understand of how these people’s lives have an impact on the current roles of Native Americans today.

Life in Swain County at Proctor and Hazel Creek

3-5, Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies

The content area of study will encompass the disciplines of social studies, reading, math, and computer technology. The scope of the unit is to acquaint the students with their cultural heritage by comparing and contrasting pioneer life in Swain County […]

Gem Mining

3-5, Computer and Technology Skills, English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

Cowee Valley, located in Northern Macon County, in Franklin, North Carolina is an area rich with gem mines. Gem mining is a hobby and tourist attraction. Students will learn about the history of gem mining in Cowee Valley. […]

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About The Digital Heritage Project

DigitalHeritage.org includes essays, video interviews, and other materials created by the students of Western Carolina University. It also includes regional lesson plans created by teachers participating in the Adventure of the American Mind project sponsored by the Library of Congress. Radio spots created by WCU faculty and students may be heard on stations WKSF-FM, WMXF-AM, WPEK-AM, WWCU-FM, and WWNC-AM. A print version is available each month in the Laurel of Asheville.

Tonya Carroll (B.A., 2007 M.A., 2009) with Bruce Frazier (Carol Grotnes Belk Endowed Professor in Commercial & Electronic Music) in the recording studio.

Tonya Carroll (B.A., 2007 M.A., 2009) with Bruce Frazier (Carol Grotnes Belk Endowed Professor in Commercial & Electronic Music) in the recording studio.

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