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Even human beings are odd!: The lesson will broaden students' knowledge of even and odd numbers through interesting activities and by relating that knowledge through real-life experiences.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics); By Jackie Barrett.

A crash course in ESL for administrators: Grasp pedagogy, policy and procedure for teaching and working with English language learners. This course will prepare administrators to work with ESL parents and create a welcoming environment for ESL students.; Format: article/online course

Polar bears and their adaptations: In this introductory activity, students will be introduced to the concept of adaptation by exploring how a polar bear's body adapts to survive in the harsh environment in which it lives.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Heather Spradling.

Proto-ZOO-ology: A problem-based protist inquiry unit: The conceptual lens used throughout this unit is the student development of a zoo exhibit for protists. Protists are used easily to examine classification systems, population diversity, life-sustaining processes, stimulus/response in the environment, and many other big concepts that are repeated when studying larger, more complex organisms.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

What makes an estuary?: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 2; Estuaries are defined as semi-enclosed bodies of water with intermediate salinities caused by the mixture of fresh and salt waters. That sounds simple enough, but the true qualities of estuaries are found in the interaction between the river and ocean inputs...; By Steve Keith.

Beginning teacher success: "Beginning Teacher Success" is designed to support beginning teachers with assignments and reading materials to guide and scaffold learning the best teaching practices.; Format: course/online course

Technology and stress on the environment: Students will build a bubble-powered rocket and “blast it off.” Students will examine the stress to their immediate environment, alternative choices, and the cost of repairing the damage. They will list other types of technology and possible environmental stress.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

A crash course in ESL: "A Crash Course in ESL" will prepare you to work with ESL parents and create a welcoming environment for ESL students.; Format: article/online course

Diamante poetry using environments: Day two: This lesson will introduce and reinforce learners' understanding of habitat components within an environment. This lesson was designed to be used after the lesson "Animal environments: Day one."; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Science); By Cheri Cole.

Angry words: What goes around comes around: This is a simple, concrete lesson to illustrate the power of anger to travel from one person to another and to linger in the environment even after the immediate emotion is gone. Strategies for coping with angry feelings are shared.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance); By Judy Lavore.

Teaching world languages online - Carolina Online Teacher Program: Participants in this online course will learn how to take advantage of technology tools and of the online environment to create a language-learning environment that fosters student self-direction through collaborative activities and a student-centered focus.

Turnbull Creek Educational Forest: This is the only North Carolina Educational State Forest located in the coastal plain region of the state. Intended for use by both organized groups and the general public, Educational Forest Rangers are on staff to present programs to any requesting group.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Alphabet hunt: Students will find images in our environment which contain letters of the alphabet (either man made or natural) and photograph them so that they appear as the focal point.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education); By Lee Anne Kitzmiller.

Animal environments: Day one: Students will group animals using common characteristics. Students will develop an understanding of animal adaptations. This lesson was designed to be used with the lesson "Diamante Poetry Using Environments: Day two."; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Cheri Cole.

North Carolina A&T University Farm: Discover Agriculture provides an interactive experience for students to learn about agricultural science including farming with the environment in mind.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Report of Vice-Consul R. E. Heide on the Resources, Trade and Commerce of North Carolina (1875): An 1875 report on the population, geography, industry, and natural resources of North Carolina, with particular attention to shipping, navigation, and the production of naval stores.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Differentiation: Differentiation is the practice of tailoring instruction to diverse learners based on student readiness, interest, and learning styles. This article discusses the four areas in which teachers can differentiate instruction and includes links to resources that support differentiation.; Format: article; By Jennifer Job.

Story map: The gingerbread manhunt: The purpose of this lesson is to present a fun, memorable way for students to learn where the secretary, principal, nurse, janitor, cafeteria, playground, and other grade levels are located while matching a face and job with each of these locations and its importance to the functioning of the school.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Social Studies); By Tina Baker.

Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools: These articles provide background on Latino immigrants in North Carolina, administrative challenges in binational education, and strategies through which teachers can build on what Latino students bring to their classrooms to create a learning environment that meets the needs of all students.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Where are they now? And where are they going?: In The First Year, page 4.4; Your standards for students' achievement must be high enough not only to get them through your class, but to prepare them for what lies ahead.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

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