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Pisgah National Forest and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education: Both indoor and outdoor exhibits that focus on Mountain region wildlife can be found at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The Center also offers educational programs for groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Mountain cultures graphic organizer: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 2.4; As students read the article "Peoples of the Mountains," this graphic organizer will help them develop an understanding of the cultures that existed in North Carolina's mountains hundreds of years ago.; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Bats: The students will learn that bats are nocturnal and use echolocation.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Debbie Lanier.

Young Pisgah Ridge Tunnel: The Young Pisgah Ridge Tunnel on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County.; Format: image/photograph

Peoples of the mountains: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.5; During the Mississippian period, corn agriculture became more important in the mountains of North Carolina. More productive agriculture supported larger populations and provided opportunities for accumulating wealth. This brought about increased social ranking and political centralization. The Mountain region was creating its own identity -- an identity that archaeologists tie to the modern-day Cherokee. Archaeologists have given the names Pisgah and Qualla to these Cherokee ancestors.; Format: article

A historical building at the Cradle of Forestry: This is a historical building at the Cradle of Forestry in Translyvania County, North Carolina. The Cradle of Forestry is the site of the first forestry school in America. When George Vanderbilt's head groundskeeper informed him that it would be wise to have...; Format: image/photograph

Two worlds: Educator's guide: Lesson plans and activities to be used with "Two Worlds: Prehistory, Contact, and the Lost Colony" -- the first part of a North Carolina history textbook for secondary students.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Allison- Deaver House Museum: The N.C. Division of Archives and History has named this the oldest frame house in the mountains of North Carolina. It has never been altered and is an excellent representation of the construction of the early 1800s.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Cradle of Forestry in America - The Birthplace of Forest Conservation in America: The rich history of the Biltmore Forest School combined with the diverse Pisgah National Forest offers students a unique educational experience at the Cradle of Forestry.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The unique beauty of the Roan Highlands: In Roan Mountain Highlands, page 1; The natural beauty of the Roan Mountain Highlands has been recognized since they were first visited by Europeans in the eighteenth century. The first naturalist to report on this site was John Fraser (for whom the Fraser fir is named) in 1787. Other reports...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

Courses and causes: You don't need special skills, great physical abilities, or a lot of money to participate in environmental workshops — just the interest. Learning opportunities like those discussed in this article can invigorate your teaching, inspire your students, and get you involved in causes outside your school.; Format: article; By Linda Dow.

Intrigue of the Past: Lesson plans and essays for teachers and students explore North Carolina's past before European contact. Designed for grades four through eight, the web edition of this book covers fundamental concepts, processes, and issues of archaeology, and describes the peoples and cultures of the Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Biltmore Estate: In North Carolina in the New South, page 5.1; George Washington Vanderbilt inherited a tremendous sum of money and used it to build a massive house and grounds near Asheville.; Format: article

The village farmers: In Intrigue of the Past, page 3.5; North Carolina sat on a crossroads by AD 1000. Cultural ideas from other places breezed through it and around it: how to decorate pottery, how to orient political and social life, how to honor the dead, how to structure towns.

Resources on the web

National Forests in North Carolina: This website provides information about North Carolina's National Forests. It includes forest planning, resources and facts. Recreation uses; boating, camping, fishing, hiking horseback riding, picnicing, waterfalls and more are outlined for those individuals... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Forests in North Carolina

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Wildlife Species and Habitat Information: This site has comprehensive information on the wildlife species of North Carolina. See the Species Fact Sheets for wildlife profiles with two- to three-page fact sheets that profile an animal's history, status, habitat and behavior. Each profile includes... (Learn more); Format: website; Provided by: NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Hands on the Land: Public lands are rich in historical, archeological and environmental learning opportunities. This site provides a diverse array of hands-on and site-based learning opportunities for teachers and students. Participants may share information and learn more about... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Hands on the Land

Paper University: Learn about the history of paper, how paper is made, and everything you ever wanted to know about paper towels! Other topics include careers, recycling, and the environment. Also find science experiments, art projects, and puzzles. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: The Technical Association for the Worldwide Paper, Pulp and Converting Agency

Celebrating Wildflowers: Enjoy wildflowers in your region and learn about the values of these native plants. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: USDA Forest Service