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Port of Wilmington: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 5; Moving to the south end of Wilmington we come to the ports. Ports and marinas are hard to avoid in estuaries, but large ports are worth a look. The ships visiting Wilmington's port are oceangoing cargo ships that need deep water to navigate. What does this...; By Steve Keith.

Spiders and monarchs and bees, oh my!: Exploring the world of insects and spiders can replace children's fear with fascination.; By Linda Dow.

Learning from a tree: Observation of a single tree throughout the year can be the starting point for explorations of nature, life science, and environmental science.; By Linda Dow.

Style: In The five features of effective writing, page 5; Style, the fourth Feature of Effective Writing, is what makes an author's writing unique. Here's how to help your students establish a style appropriate to different genres and audiences.; By Kathleen Cali.

Making connections for environmental education: How can you get students fired up about environmental education? Get them outside and get them involved in local issues through activism, service learning, and teaching others.; Format: article/best practice; By Carolyn Moser.

All about life: A primary curriculum based around life and environmental science draws on children's natural curiosity to teach reading, math, and more.; By Myra Erexson.

The growth of tourism: Warm Springs: In North Carolina in the New South, page 5.9; Advertisement for Warm Springs (now Hot Springs) in Madison County, North Carolina, from the late nineteenth century. Includes historical commentary about the region, tourism, and nineteenth-century medicine.; Format: pamphlet; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Hands-on biology: Hands-on science exploration clarifies difficult concepts and engages learners who have difficulty in more traditional classrooms. This article looks at an inquiry-based classroom that meets the needs of all of its students.; Format: article/best practice; By Waverly Harrell.

Vietnam Mekong Delta tour: The process of growing, harvesting rice: This was recorded as part of a multi-day Mekong Delta tour that started in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and finished in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a unique experience to cross the border over water rather than overland. We were amongst the first groups...; Format: audio

Balinese farmer herds ducks into rice fields at dawn: A Balinese farmer herds a large flock of ducks into maturing rice fields at dawn. Two thatched roof buildings are visible in the background. Ducks are an important aspect in the ecology of Bali's wet-rice agriculture. Ducks are herded into fields well prior...; Format: image/photograph

Five ducks by an irrigation canal are called home for the night: Five ducks by an irrigation canal look up as they are called home for the night. As sunset approaches (always by 6 p.m. in places near the equator), Balinese herd their livestock out of their grazing fields towards a barn near home. Here, a blurred figure...; Format: image/photograph

Fraser firs at Mount Mitchell State Park: Photo of Fraser firs in the Black Mountains, taken at Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina. The mountain range gets its name from the dark color of the Fraser firs, which once covered the upper slopes of the mountains, causing them to appear black from...; Format: image/photograph

The importance of rice to North Carolina: In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.2; Rice was a very profitable crop in the late 1600s. People in foreign lands were already familiar with it, and it was gaining popularity as a food for the growing slave trade. Rice production helped support North Carolina's economy for many years, relying largely on slave labor. The abolition of slavery marked the beginning of the end of rice plantations in North Carolina.; Format: article; By Keri Towery.

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.

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area: Located in the northeast corner of the Piedmont region, the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area covers both Virginia and North Carolina. Park Rangers give educational programs to school groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Falls Lake State Park: A diversity of plants and animals can be found at this state park. Students in grades 2-5 will learn about the balance of nature from Park Ranger led programs.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park: Extending for 600 yards, this spectacular series of cliffs rises 90 feet above the Neuse River. Students will learn how these cliffs were formed and about the wildlife that live here when they visit Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Pilot Mountain State Park: Pilot Mountain was dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976 and is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. Ranger lead programs which teach students about the geologic processes that created this quartzite monadnock.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Morrow Mountain State Park: Students will learn about the geological processes which formed the Uwharrie Mountains when they visit Morrow Mountain State Park.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Hanging Rock State Park: Students will learn about the Sauratown Mountains and the Saura Indians for which the mountains were named at Hanging Rock State Park. Ranger led programs are available for class field trips which correlate to the North Carolina curriculum for 5th through 8th grades.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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