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The Adventures of Rama: The Ramayana, the famous Hindu epic, is retold here in words and illustrations by “The Golden Eagles,” Loretta Hopper's Grade 2 class from Ephesus Elementary in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

Biomagnification and bald eagles: In this activity, students will study biomagnification by using paper cutouts to represent food containing chemicals eaten by fish. The students will then repeat this activity but as an eagle collecting fish. The amount of chemicals taken in by each eagle will then be compared to amounts taken in by each fish.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By Elizabeth Caveny, Janet Carson, Heather Subleski, and Jeannie Galluzzo.

A bald eagle at Grandfather Mountain: This is a bald eagle at Grandfather Mountain, Linville, North Carolina. The mountain provides a habitat and sanctuary for many forms of wildlife, including black bears, river otters, cougars, bald and golden eagles, and white-tailed deer.; Format: image/photograph

Bald eagle: The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is a large raptor with a wingspan that can reach seven feet. Its habitat covers the entire United States and includes northern Mexico and most of Canada. The bald eagle is the official national...; Format: image/photograph

Carolina Raptor Center: Find answers to their raptor questions, in-depth information about and photos of over twenty raptor species (the species includes owl, eagles, vultures, and more!), and a huge variety of raptor activities and games such as crossword puzzles, quizzes, and coloring pages. There is also information on visiting the Center.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Grandfather Mountain: Everything from 48 years of weather records at the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains to images of and information about wildlife, mountains, and creatures.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Mexican eagle: A massive display of Mexico’s national emblem, the eagle, for Mexican Independence Day.; Format: image

A river otter at Grandfather Mountain: This is a river otter at Grandfather Mountain, Linville, North Carolina. The mountain provides a habitat and sanctuary for many forms of wildlife, including black bears, otters, cougars, bald and golden eagles, and white-tailed deer.; Format: image/photograph

Statue of Miguel Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico: A bronze statue of a man holding a flag stands atop a tall stone pedestal. Eagles adorn the middle section of the pedestal, while a large square plaque fills the lower section. This statue is of Miguel Hidalgo in the town of Dolores Hidalgo. Miguel Hidalgo...; Format: image/photograph

Chuck Yeager and technological design: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.2; Chuck Yeager's career in aviation spans over 60 years and includes such notable feats as becoming the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. This lesson for grade 6 introduces students to Yeager's accomplishments and to careers in aviation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

CareerStart lessons: Grade six: This collection of lessons aligns the sixth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: When visiting this park, students will learn about wildlife, habitats, and the food chain.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Legends: Dramatic story telling: In Teaching about North Carolina American Indians, page 5.1; Introduction The act of storytelling makes learning exciting. Participating in a dramatic presentation of American Indian Legends allows class members to create, learn, and teach. Learning Outcomes Students will select an American...; Format: lesson plan (grade 4, 6, and 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Linda Tabor.

The Learning Page: Community Center: In American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide, page 8; This installment of the American Memory Guide explores the Learning Page's Community Center, highlighting features of particular interest to teachers.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Understanding stress: Students will learn about short term and long term effects of stress, and play "Stress Attack" to observe physiological responses to stress. Three stress-relieving exercises will be practiced. A simple activity before and after the exercises will demonstrate the effectiveness of the exercises.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance); By Pat Nystrom.

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.

Maintaining balance: The religious world of the Cherokees: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.7; In the 1880s, Cherokee elders in the North Carolina mountains allowed a white man named James Mooney to observe and record information about their culture. The Cherokee myths that Mooney gathered and wrote down in English help explain the world of the Cherokees. These myths show that, for the Cherokees, the world was primarily a relationship of proper balance.; Format: article; By Karen Raley.

Benjamin Wadsworth on the duties of children to their parents: In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.10; Excerpt from a book by an eighteenth-century Puritan minister about expectations for children's behavior and respect for their parents. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

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