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Sunset on Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, NC: This is sunset on Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

County government in North Carolina: Students will become familiar with aspects of county government in North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies); By Sadie Allran Broome.

A nutria at the Lake Mattamuskeet: This is a nutria on the shore of Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina. The nutria is a large, semiaquatic rodent. It was originally introduced to North America for hunting purposes. Though its fur is still considered valuable in some regions, it...; Format: image/photograph

A Great Egret in flight at Lake Mattamuskeet: A Great Egret spreads majestic wings in elegant flight over Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

A group of cormorants at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge: A group of cormorants crowds on a perch at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Lords Proprietors graphic organizer: This activity will support students' comprehension as they read the article "The Lords Proprietors."; Format: chart/lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

A wild "Banker Pony" on Ocracoke Island: This is a wild "Banker Pony" on Ocracoke Island in Hyde County, North Carolina. It is actually a horse, not a pony, but they are referred to as ponies because they are smaller than most horses, standing at about 14 hands. It is speculated that the herd, which...; Format: image/photograph

Ratifying the amendments: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 11.4; In 1835, a convention passed amendments to the North Carolina state constitution. In this activity, students map votes for ratification by county and explain the patterns they see.; Format: activity; By David Walbert.

Cary's Rebellion: In Colonial North Carolina, page 3.1; Because North Carolina permitted religious freedom, Quakers made up a large portion of the colony's early population and were heavily represented in its government. A division opened in the colony between the Quaker party and supporters of the Church of England, and disputes between the two sides led to violence in 1710–1711.; Format: book

Ocracoke Island: There are many things to see on Ocracoke Island including the Ocracoke Lighthouse, the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for The Sounds and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: Students can take a walk on the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk and participate in an environmental education program at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Sunset from the ferry at Ocracoke Island: This is a beautiful sunset from the ferry at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. The only way to reach the island is by water or air, so most rely heavily on ferries to transport them to and from the island.; Format: image/photograph

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum: The history and artifacts of Ocracoke Island and its people can be found in this historic home on the grounds of the National Park Service.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Lords Proprietors: In Colonial North Carolina, page 1.5; Brief biographies of the eight men named Lords Proprietors of the province of Carolina by Charles II in 1663.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

The Castle on Ocracoke Island: This is the Castle on Ocracoke Island. It was built by Virginia entrepeneur Sam Jones during the 1950s and was worked on and added to through the 60s and 70s. It overlooks Silver Lake, a small harbor. Sam Jones is buried on Ocracoke Island with his favorite...; Format: image/photograph

An ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge: This is an ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.; Format: image/photograph

The Tuscarora War: In Colonial North Carolina, page 3.2; The encroachment of British colonists on Tuscarora land in North Carolina resulted in numerous conflicts. Control over the most desirable land caused disputes, British settlers engaged in unfair trade practices and violated treaties, and the Tuscarora raided British livestock. In 1711, these and other sources of conflict erupted into bloody warfare. With the assistance of soldiers and rival tribes from South Carolina, the Tuscarora were defeated in 1712. Following the war, the Tuscarora emigrated to New York and joined the Iroquois of the Long House.; Format: article

Colonial North Carolina: Colonial North Carolina from the establishment of the Carolina in 1663 to the eve of the American Revolution in 1763. Compares the original vision for the colony with the way it actually developed. Covers the people who settled North Carolina; the growth of institutions, trade, and slavery; the impact of colonization on American Indians; and significant events such as Culpeper's Rebellion, the Tuscarora War, and the French and Indian Wars.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, NC: This is Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. It is the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks. Accessible only by water or air, Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina where the pirate Blackbeard...; Format: image/photograph

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: An introduction to the refuge containing information about the habitat, native plants, and wildlife species, as well as details about refuge activities, programs, and events.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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