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Archaeobotany: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.6; Students will use pictures of seeds, an activity sheet, and a graph to identify seven seeds and the conditions in which they grow. They will also infer ancient plant use by interpreting archaeobotanical samples and determine changing plant use by Native North Carolinians by interpreting a graph of seed frequency over time.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 and 8 Science and Social Studies)

The migration of the monarch butterfly: The students will listen to and discuss books about butterflies and the migration of monarch butterflies to Mexico in order to integrate science, social studies, and language arts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies); By Martha H. Dobson and Margaret Monds.

Researching the North Carolina coastal plain: This lesson plan will provide students with a more in-depth knowledge of the animals, industry, and land geography of the coastal plain. Students will conduct research on the internet and in other resources to find information on the vital parts of the coastal plain. The lesson culminates with group presentations of their research and a Venn diagram developed individually comparing the outer and inner parts of the coastal plain.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies); By Ana Sanders and Heather Ennis.

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Animals versus people: Who's the better navigator?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore animal navigation and compare animal to human navigational capabilities. Activities in this lesson engage students in online learning, cooperative group work, and creation of a final project using technology.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

Center for Global Environmental Education K-12 Classroom Projects: “Fostering environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages”, this program offers classroom projects and continuing education opportunities to teachers globally.Projects are designed to understand environmental impacts through examples... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Exploring manatee conservation in Latin America: During this virtual tour, your students will have access to real-life, current examples of manatee conservation. Through this web site, your students will have the opportunity to experience research as it takes place and to develop a broader understanding... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Journey into Amazonia: Learn about the Amazon and the animals and plants that are indigenous to the area through text and images as well as an interactive game where the player must discover the mysteries of the Amazon. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Leatherback sea turtles and their special compasses: In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn some basic information about leatherback sea turtles and hypothesize why individual leatherbacks were able to find their way from Costa Rica to the Galapagos Islands without any obvious navigational aids.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

National Geographic Education Guide: This website provides teachers with an abundant of lesson plans for all grade levels covering the many aspects of geography including: human, culture, people and places, history, etc. The lesson plans are developed to promote and support education meets the... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Geographic

National Geographic Xpeditions: A comprehensive site for the study of geography and its relation to history, archaeology, world cultures, and economics. Teachers can access lesson plans, activities, interactive museums and exhibitions, and maps. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Geographic

NatureWorks: A rich collection of animal and science information in an attractive, easy to use interface for 3-6 graders. Learn about animal adaptations, habitats, and interdependence or go straight to the facts about North American animals and birds. Video clips available... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New Hampshire Public Television

NOAA's National Ocean Service: Find discovery kits and a collection of classroom materials that will invite visitors to learn more about the coastal and ocean realms. Explore corals, geodesy, tides and currents, estuaries, and much more at this interactive site. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NOAA

Ocean Oasis: Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum and PRONATURA, this website features comprehensive information about Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the Baja California Desert in english and spanish. The stunning content of this website focuses on how oasis's... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: San Diego Natural History Museum