DISCOVERING THE OLD NORTH STATE: Integrated Curriculum Packets ~~~ individually priced packets, see list below

Catalog cards/records not available on any of these packets.

Building around North Carolina's three geographic regions, Bonnie Torgerson's fully integrated curriculum packets include prepared hands-on activities to achieve specific skills in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Writing, Spelling and Art activities also enhance each unit. Teachers are encouraged to use these packets as a resource upon which they can build.

Each packet contains:

(A) Classroom management plan: lesson plans, weekly check-off sheet for children, center and task card check-off sheet, parent communication form, centers activities, bulletin board activities, time for technology (in revised editions), enrichment activities, games, homework ideas, teachable moments (in revised editions), activities correlated to NC goals & objectives; and

(B) Classroom activities directed toward specific skills as noted within each packet description.

NORTH CAROLINA'S PIRATES AND HURRICANES, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

34 pgs. Elementary school.

Cut-throat pirates and ravaging hurricanes stir memories and imaginations.

EARLY SETTLEMENTS ALONG NORTH CAROLINA'S COASTAL PLAIN, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

24 pgs. Elementary school.

The Swiss, German, English, African, and Native American origins of NC's coastal population added to the diversity of the settlements. Their ideas spawned the American Revolution. A new nation was rewarded by a visit from its commander-in-chief.

NORTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

27 pgs. Elementary school.

North Carolina's lighthouses, landmarks running the length of the coast, have warned seamen of the treacherous shores since 1795.

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS ON THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

28 pgs. Elementary school.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina offered the Wright Brothers ideal conditions for their experiments in flight.

GETTING INTO GOVERNMENT: A Capital Idea, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

37 pgs. 1996 revised. Elementary school.

The state capital, Raleigh, is the link to both local and national government. Students are introduced to the people and processes of government.

STEPPING INTO THE SANDHILLS, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

43 pgs. Elementary school.

As students begin their exploration of the Sandhills, they will become aware of the significance of the soil which has spawned world famous pottery as well as beautiful golf courses and horse farms.

HIDDEN TREASURES: Arts and Education, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

34 pgs. Elementary school.

The Piedmont with its influx of diverse people, strong centralized urban centers, and schools of learning, provides an atmosphere which promotes the arts and education. Museums were built to perpetuate these endeavors.

THE CHEROKEES, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

35 pgs. Elementary school.

As students learn about the mountains they are introduced to the Cherokee Indians, who adapted to the rugged land, but found living with the settlers a far greater challenge.

TRADITIONS & PIONEERS, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

39 pgs. Elementary school.

The pioneers who moved into western North Carolina endured many hardships as they tamed and settled this new frontier.

TALL TALES & TRYING TIMES, Torgerson, B.J. ~~~ $12.50

36 pgs. Elementary school.

Geography played a huge role in determining the life style of the mountain people.

TOURISM, Torgerson, Bonnie J. ~~~ $12.50

33 pgs. Elementary school.

The natural beauty of the North Carolina mountains encouraged further settlement and the development of a tourist industry which includes manmade as well as natural attractions.

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; Science; Math; Language Arts

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