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Energy: Concepts and careers: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.9; In this lesson for grade 6, students will analyze the law of conservation of energy and will apply energy concepts to skateboarding. Students will also explore careers related to energy.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

Coquina Beach: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 12; Storm overwash is one of the more prevalent processes with which humans must cope on the Outer Banks. During storms, large volumes of sand are eroded from the seaward side of the islands and redeposited in large overwash fans, which extend landward across...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Long Branch Environmental Education Center: This educational center teaches students the importance of recycling, resource conservation, ecological issues, and more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Water Conservation/Public Education Programs: A wonderful service provided by the city of Durham Water Management Department to inform the community and K-12 students about the importance of conservation of our most important natural resource - water.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

EnergyExplorium: Take a tour and enjoy the programs offered by Duke Power's EnergyExplorium.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Haw River Festival Learning Celebration: Don't miss this fun and informative festival celebrating the Haw River, its history, and the creatures that live there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Key deer: Evolution and species survival: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.7; In this lesson, students learn about the evolutionary history of the Key deer, then discuss the animal's prospects for survival in a changing habitat.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

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)

Chem-speak (introduction to chemical equations): Students will understand what constitutes a chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent chemical reactions by means of discussion and demonstrations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Brenda Rock.

Plant and Animal Interdependence: Plants and animals depend upon each other for survival. These model resources explain the importance of this delicate chain of life.; Format: bibliography/help

Vietnam waterways: Ecology and conservation: In this interdisciplinary lesson for grades 6-8, students will examine the relationship between the physical environment and cultural characteristics of the Mekong River valley in Vietnam. Students will evaluate the current conditions of the Mekong River and suggest long-range solutions for improving, restoring, or preserving the quality of the river.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, Science, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

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

EIA Kid's Page: Find information, classroom experiments, and games about energy sources, energy conservation, and important people in the energy profession. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Department of Energy

Bat Conservation International, Inc: Includes field notes, video footage, and informative articles about bats and bat conservation. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Bat Conservation International

Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages: This website provides a broad scope of activities for students which teach them about tidepools, energy, seawater, ocean sand & gravel, drilling for oil in the ocean, and historic shipwrecks of the Gulf of Mexico. Colorful interface and easy to use. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: US Department of the Interior

EPA High School Environmental Center: A resource page that provides a great deal of useful information for high school students studying or wishing to learn more about the environment and what they can do to help protect it. Major topics include air, waste and recycling, conservation, water, ecosystems,... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

The Atoms Family: Contains educational activities relating to different forms of energy and they are presented by famous horror characters. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Miami Museum of Science

Kids' Planet: An introduction to endangered species and environmental conservation. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Defenders of Wildlife

Remote sensing and the electromagnetic spectrum: The purpose of this lesson is to teach students that energy from the Sun can be measured with a thermometer, and that there is measurable energy beyond the visible spectrum, specifically, the ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths. From these realizations, students... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

EarthPulse: A multitude of information graphics and interactive features illustrate and describe the human condition in relationship to nature and to the global community. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Geographic Society