The department offers a variety of educational programs and resources for students and teachers...
Birth of a Colony Education Guide
Designed to support classroom use of Birth of a Colony (Video), the Guide for Educators contains standards-based lesson plans developed around primary source materials. Additionally, teachers will find discussion questions, small and large group activities and collaborative research projects that they can use to further enhance student learning through critical thinking skills. Developed primarily for 8th grade social studies classes, the lessons and activities can be adapted for high or lower level grades.
Act I | Act II | Act III | Act IV | Act V
Arts Council - Education
Arts develop critical thinking skills and significantly and positively impact on learning in other disciplines. Connect to community and school groups that champion arts as a key to teaching and learning.
Symphony - Music Education Program
The North Carolina Symphony has one of the most extensive music education programs of any U.S. orchestra, performing 60 admission-free educational concerts a year for students throughout North Carolina.
Maritime Museums - Education
Programs are developed for a multicultural, multilevel audience to represent a diverse perspective of educational and social backgrounds. Programs are designed to include the greatest number and broadest representation of visitors while including minority perspectives.
Archives & History - Education and Outreach
The Division of Archives and History encourages the sharing of North Carolina history through education and outreach.
Archives & History - Affiliate Organizations
The Division of Archives & History is proud to be associated with other organizations active in North Carolina public history.
N.C. Museum of Art - Educational Services
Tours, programs, exhibitions, and outreach programs.
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Climb aboard Elizabeth II, learn about the Roanoke Voygaes through interactive exhibits, meet live interpreters and more. All you need to know to plan your field trip is on the website.
For Teachers...
NC Museum of Art - Teacher Resources
Tours for children and adults, video and computer programs, and student exhibitions. Each year outreach programs in schools across the state help students create outstanding works of art.
Museum of History - Educational Services
Programs for use with academic classes, community centers, and enrichment programs. For teachers, these programs are structured to provide students with meaningful experiences in North Carolina history that are directly linked to the North Carolina curriculum frameworks.
Tryon Palace - Teacher Tips and Materials
Whether you're studying colonial history in the classroom or planning a field trip to Tryon Palace, we want to help you with educationl materials.
State Capitol - Activities, Ideas, and Resources for Students and Teachers
These materials have been compiled for students and teachers who are studying the State Capitol and the functions of state government. (Raleigh, Wake County)
National History Day / North Carolina History Day
North Carolina History Day is a program designed to promote interest in history among students and to encourage them to develop skills in historical research and presentation. Administered by the Division of Archives and History.
For Kids...
Cultural Resources Kids Portal
Links to facts and information about North Carolina.
State Library - Youth Services
Links to resources and information on projects, programs, and events related to serving children and young adults.
State Capitol - Activities, Ideas, and Resources for Students and Teachers
These materials have been compiled for students and teachers who are studying the State Capitol and the functions of state government.
Related...
University of N.C. School of Arts -- Calendar
A constituent instituition of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System since 1971, the school trains talented students from high school to graduate school for careers in the arts. Students can study dance, design and production, drama, filmmmaking, music, or visual arts. Opened in 1965, it is the first state-supported residential arts training center in the country.
