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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.

Vegetation as a protective barrier: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 13; Vegetation on the dunes at Coquina Beach plays a crucial role in their ability to protect the island from storm overwash. Close inspection of the partially eroded primary dune offers a unique view of the anastomosing pattern of rhizomes that help to stabilize...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

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.

View from the south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah: View from the south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah. Craggy sandstone peaks rise against cloudy sky. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and was later renamed Zion National Park. Zion is located...; Format: image/photograph

The northern Outer Banks: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 1; The United States is currently experiencing a population boom along its eastern coast, and the development of beaches and coastal areas is taking place at an alarming rate. As humans invade the coastal zone, more and more reports are heard of erosion and property...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

The south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah: The south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah. Craggy red peaks rise against an azure sky. Trees and brushy vegetation grow in the foreground. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and was later renamed...; Format: image/photograph

An orange flower in Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah: An orange flower in Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah. This area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and was later renamed Zion National Park. Zion is located on the Colorado Plateau, but borders the...; Format: image/photograph

Gardens all around: Students learn to appreciate the plants and animals that make their homes in the gardens of North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science); By Bambi Heavner.

Hanging rock in Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah: A weather-sculpted stone is wedged between the eroded sides of two rock formations in Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah. The rock is seen from above, looking down into the canyon below. This area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President...; Format: image/photograph

Trail from Scout Lookout to Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah: Trail from Scout Lookout to Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah. This area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and was later renamed Zion National Park. Zion is located on the Colorado Plateau, but borders...; Format: image/photograph

The sculpted walls of Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah: The sculpted walls of Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah. Hidden Canyon, a side ravine, passes between Cable Mountain and the north wall of the Great White Throne formation. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William...; Format: image/photograph

The walls of Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah: The walls of Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah. Hidden Canyon, a side ravine, passes between Cable Mountain and the north wall of the Great White Throne formation. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft...; Format: image/photograph

The trail through Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah: The trail through Hidden Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah. Hidden Canyon, a side ravine, passes between Cable Mountain and the north wall of the Great White Throne formation. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard...; Format: image/photograph

A striated rock formation at the south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah: The south entrance of Zion National Park, Utah. These weathered rock formations have grooved striations of orange, pink, and gray. They loom against a deep blue sky. A few evergreen trees grow on the formation. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National...; Format: image/photograph

Steep rock walls in Zion National Park, Utah: Steep rock walls in Zion National Park, Utah. The walls in the foreground are a deep rust red, while the ones further in the distance are brighter and sunlit. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909...; Format: image/photograph

Animal Adaptations: Beaks to pry open food, spots to blend in with their habitat, and feathers that shed water are some examples of animal adaptations. We have compiled this sample of instructional resources on animal adaptations that can be found on LEARN NC; Format: bibliography/help

Plant power: Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict weather the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science); By Rhonda Hathcock.

A peak against a moody sky in Zion National Park, Utah: A peak of deep purple and red rock rises against a moody, slate blue sky in Zion National Park. Grass, shrubs, and gnarled trees grow in the foreground. This area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft in 1909 and was...; Format: image/photograph

The walls of Hidden Canyon on Hidden Canyon Trail, Zion National Park, Utah: The sculpted walls of Hidden Canyon on Hidden Canyon Trail, Zion National Park, Utah. Hidden Canyon, a side ravine, passes between Cable Mountain and the north wall of the Great White Throne formation. The area was protected as Mukuntuweap National Monument...; Format: image/photograph

Mud flows in Taylor Creek, Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah: Mud in Taylor Creek, Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah. The mud flows in bulging ripples over rocks in the creek bed. The mud that has dried and flaked at the bottom of the flow takes on the appearance of chocolate shavings. The area was protected as...; Format: image/photograph

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