Badge: North Carolina Basics

“North Carolina Basics” reviews the “basics” of a specific state. Start with “North Carolina Explorer” for an overview of the state. This badge goes into more depth.

NOTE: Each state has its own printable set to start you on your journey.

Steps

1. Become.

How did North Carolina become a state? Why was it named this? Learn the history of the area before it became a state and why it did so.

2. Basics.

Find out the basics about North Carolina. This includes everything from being able to locate it on the map, to the capital city and larger cities, state flag, state bird, state flower, and state insect. Is there an official (or unofficial) song? What else can you find that you’d consider “basic” information? Note the information you find to share with others.

3. Discuss.

Ask friends and family about North Carolina. While this may not be completely factual, this will give you a view of how the state is perceived. What comes to mind when the state is mentioned? Make a list and see how much of what people think is true and how much isn’t.

4. Geography.

Find out about rivers, mountains, and other natural items that contribute to the beauty and uniqueness of North Carolina. How did these items affect the state? How have they changed since the area became a state?

5. Influence.

What states surround North Carolina and how do they influence it? Do specific industries or organizations affect the state as a whole? If so, what are they and how do they influence it? Do certain people influence the state? Are these influencers people you’d want to be known for?

6. Famous.

Find out who is famous today in the state of North Carolina. Often, people identify a state with the people who come from it. They might not have been born there. How do their actions reflect the state they are from? Is the impression you get from these people positive or negative? Why?

7. Change.

In exploring the history, how has North Carolina changed the area, the United States, or the world? From inventions to crops, each state has affected the history of the United States. Find one or more ways the state has changed into what we know of the state today.

8. Museums.

Explore online museums, local sites, and state sites as well as the national archives to learn more about North Carolina. You can also choose to go the physical route and check out these sites that way. Note those you visit and what information can be found there. Collect these to share with others.

9. Markers.

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Historical markers are one way to learn bits of history about a state. Check out an overview of the markers and read a few to see if you can find a fact that you didn’t know.

10. Stories.

Stories are a great way to share information. What stories are popular in your state? Are they true or made up? Visit your local library or search online for stories. Document these stories so you can refer to them later.

11. Local.

Local activities and events can be more impactful for your kids. They can visit the places the stories take place. Do you have historical sites with reenactments? Does a local group or organization offer tours? Often, stories make more sense when you can experience more than just the story itself. Explore possible interactive opportunities.

NOTE: We have a local garden and spent some time listening to the current owner tell us about how the garden received flowers from around the world when it was first built. Looking at the gardens was cool. Combining the gardens with the stories was much better!

12. Virtual.

Find places online where you can do virtual tours of various locations in North Carolina. Finding videos on sites like YouTube can also allow you to see parts of the state without actually visiting it. Keep a list of the links so you can go back to visit them again.

13. Tourist.

Find information at local or state tourist bureaus. If you could go on a trip to North Carolina, what would you like to see? Find out the locations and plan a trip.

14. Printables.

Learning about a state is a huge educational printable market opportunity. Look at printables others have made. Would you be able to use them with your kids to help reinforce the state knowledge you gained? Save those you’d like for inspiration to create your own.

NOTE: See the printable badge program that goes with this state for more to explore and share.

15. Present.

Collect information to present about North Carolina. This might be a PowerPoint presentation, physical boards with information, or even an activity box that others can use. Who might you share these items with?

Badge and Supplement Files

Member Level

0EP_B_BPG_NC Bas_2in_12up_MS1_larajla — generic badge printable
0EP_BLIST_NC Bas_MS1_larajla — badge items per membership level
0EP_BSET0_NC Bas_MS1_larajla —badge set and related badges
0EP_SUPP0_NC Bas_Journal_MS1_larajla — badge journal
0EP_SUPP0_NC Bas_Planner_MS1_larajla — badge planner
0EP_SUPPL_NC Bas_MS1_larajla — supplements currently available per membership level

Supplement Fun

Activity Box Fun

SUPP_AB Fun_USA_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Activity Box Fun: North Carolina (USA) badge set

Card Fun

SUPP_Card Fun_REC_State NC 01_MS2_larajla — Card Fun: North Carolina simple recipe cards, black, script
SUPP_Card Fun_REC_State NC 02_MS2_larajla — Card Fun: North Carolina simple recipe cards, grayscale, script
SUPP_Card Fun_REC_State NC 03_MS2_larajla — Card Fun: North Carolina simple recipe cards, black, print
SUPP_Card Fun_REC_State NC 04_MS2_larajla — Card Fun: North Carolina simple recipe cards, grayscale, print

Color Fun

SUPP_Color Fun_HSH 01_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina Home Sweet Home 01, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_HSH 02_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina Home Sweet Home 02, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_Love_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina Love, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_SF_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: State Flag – North Carolina, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_State 01_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina 01, state name and outline, rounded font, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_State 02_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina 02, state name and outline, condensed sans serif font, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_State 03_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina 03, state name and outline, print font, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_State Outline 01_North Carolina_Simple_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina state outline, simple frame, full page
SUPP_Color Fun_State Outline 02_North Carolina_Star_MS2_larajla — Color Fun: North Carolina state outline, star frame, full page

Education Fun

SUPP_Ed Fun_State_NC Work 01_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: North Carolina worksheet, full page
SUPP_Ed Fun_USA_State Capital_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: States and capitals
SUPP_Ed Fun_USA_State Codes_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: States and postal codes
SUPP_Ed Fun_USA_State Nicknames_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: States and nicknames
SUPP_Ed Fun_USA_State Pres_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: States with US presidents
SUPP_Ed Fun_USA_State Regions_MS2_larajla — Education Fun: States with regions

Form Fun

SUPP_Form Fun_State_NC_MS2_larajla_2024 — Form Fun: North Carolina, My Collected State Facts, full page

Printable

SUPP_Printable_BMS_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Printable: North Carolina bookmark, name outlined, 5-up
SUPP_Printable_SF 10_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Printable: North Carolina 1-sided flag, 1″, 56-up
SUPP_Printable_SF 15_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Printable: North Carolina, 1-sided flag, 1.5″, 24-up
SUPP_Printable_SF Full_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Printable: North Carolina, 1-sided flag, full page

Puzzle Fun

SUPP_Puzzle Fun_WORD_US_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — Puzzle Fun: North Carolina 01, make words from state name
SUPP_Puzzle Fun_WORD_US_North Carolina2_MS2_larajla — Puzzle Fun: North Carolina 02, make words from state and capital names
SUPP_Puzzle Fun_WORD_US_North Carolina3_MS2_larajla — Puzzle Fun: North Carolina 03, make words from state nickname

SWAP Fun

SUPP_SWAP Fun_FlagBag_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — SWAP Fun: North Carolina state bag, sized for 2″ x 3″ zip top bag, fold over, 5-up
SUPP_SWAP Fun_FlagCharm 01_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — SWAP Fun: North Carolina state flag charm 01, fold over, 33-up
SUPP_SWAP Fun_FlagCharm 02_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — SWAP Fun: North Carolina state flag charm 02, fold over, 33-up
SUPP_SWAP Fun_FlagPole_North Carolina_MS2_larajla — SWAP Fun: North Carolina state flag, fold over, 33-up

World Fun

SUPP_World Fun_US_North Carolina_Facts_MS2_larajla — World Fun: Basic Facts — North Carolina
SUPP_World Fun_US_North Carolina_Glance_MS2_larajla — World Fun: At a Glance / Overview of State — North Carolina
SUPP_World Fun_US_North Carolina_Landmarks_MS2_larajla — World Fun: Landmarks — North Carolina
SUPP_World Fun_US_North Carolina_Outdoors_MS2_larajla — World Fun: Outdoor Explorer — North Carolina

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