This summer, the State Archives of North Carolina will launch a free DocsBox loan program statewide. Each archival box contains 10 or more primary source sets with complete lesson plans and activities.
For middle and high school, two options are available:
State Constitution
Revolutionary NC
For elementary, a Revolutionary version is available with materials for grades 3-5.
To request one or more DocsBoxes, contact Jocelyn Wright at jocelyn.wright@dncr.nc.gov or 919-814-6848.
Other educational resources and programs available at the State Archives include
Lesson plans about a variety of topics including NC history and industry
Digital collections including maps, Youtube, podcast, photos, and more
Virtual tour and opportunity to schedule class Q&A
Activities including NC history and culture Kahoot for grades 4-8
Three NC Archives offices are open to the public in Raleigh, the Outer Banks, and in Western NC in Asheville.