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Bald Head Island: We have arrived at last to the Atlantic Ocean. On the left side of the inlet is Bald Head Island and on the right is Fort Caswell on the eastern tip of Oak Island. In the foreground is Soutport. The inlet is about one mile across. Notice that the boat traffic...; By Steve Keith.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night: This is Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night, at Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Built in 1817, the lighthouse, nicknamed "Old Baldy," is the oldest still standing in the state. It is no longer in use.; Format: image/photograph

Sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina: This is sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Marshes near Bald Head Island, North Carolina: This is an aerial view of the marshy area near Bald Head Island, North Carolina.; Format: image

Old Baldy Lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum of History: Visit Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest lighthouse and learn about its rich maritime history.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Bald Head Island and the Cape Fear River Inlet: Format: image/photograph

The Yellow Kid: The Yellow Kid was the lead character in Richard F. Outcault's 1890s comic strip Hogan's Alley, one of the first Sunday supplement comic strips in an American newspaper The Yellow Kid was a bald, snaggle-toothed child with a goofy grin in a yellow...; Format: image/illustration

Lighting the maritime path: The geography of North Carolina's lighthouses: In this lesson students will examine images of North Carolina lighthouses from the Built Heritage Collection at North Carolina State University and explore various websites to determine the relative location of eight North Carolina lighthouses and develop an understanding of maritime activities and coastal living.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies); By Sonna Jamerson.

Teaching suggestions: Graveyard of the Atlantic: These suggested activities will help your students develop a deeper understanding of the information in the article "Graveyard of the Atlantic."; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Cape Fear estuaries: Introduction: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 1; A quiet afternoon on the dock overlooking the Cape Fear estuary, fishing with friends. A gentle breeze clatters the marsh reeds and sends ripples floating across the water. A vision of stability and tranquility. Unfortunately, this vision is entirely misleading....; By Steve Keith.

Bird watching made elementary: Observing and identifying birds can be a gateway to a variety of learning experiences. This primer will get you started birding.; By Linda Dow.

Estuaries in North Carolina: A primer: Estuaries are places near the coast where freshwater and saltwater mix. Influenced by ocean forces yet partly sheltered from them, estuaries have unique and fascinating ecologies. This article explains what estuaries are, their geology and role in the larger...; By Waverly Harrell and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

Resources on the web

Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration: Gather data on the seasonal migration of animals through your area, or use data contributed to by other classrooms. Your observations contribute to the greater scientific community! (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Annenberg Media