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Reynolda Gardens: The educational programs provided by Reynolda Gardens are "designed to encourage curiosity and creativity, provide information on topics related to the art and science of horticulture, and to inspire a sense of stewardship for local and world environments."; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Fear Botanical Garden: The garden provides an enriching educational experience in the areas of horticulture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Energy Xchange Renewable Energy Center: By tapping the methane gas generated by decomposing garbage in landfills, this company is able to convert the gas to a low cost, responsible source of energy.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Soil and Composting: Soil is an important natural resource. These resources explain the types of soils, its importance to the growth of plants, and how we can create rich soil from leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable scraps.; Format: bibliography/help

J.C. Raulston Arboretum: The Arboretum plant collection include 5,000 total species or cultivars of annuals, perennials, bulbs, vines, groundcovers, shrubs, and trees from over 50 different countries. Guided tours are available.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Bullington Center: Students will receive hands-on education on plants and the environment at this 12-acre public garden.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Quick study: Woodland Period: A “cheat sheet” covering basic information about the Woodland Period and its key characteristics.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Students will enjoy a 1 1/2 hour tour led by trained garden guides either along the formal garden tour or the Woodland Trail tour through a beautifully forested area along a quarter mile nature trail.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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

The African American State Fair: In North Carolina in the New South, page 1.10; For several years in the late nineteenth century, African American farmers held their own state fair in Raleigh to showcase improvements in agriculture.; Format: article; By Jim L. Sumner.

Cell theory and plant respiration: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.4; In this lesson, students conduct an experiment using plants to gain an understanding on the effects of sunlight on cell processes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Poisonous Plants and You: This lesson is designed to teach students to identify common poisonous plants. Using a K-W-L chart, the teacher will facilitate a brainstorming session to determine students' present knowledge of poisonous plants and what is to be learned. The activities in this lesson may be used in conjunction with textbook information on this subject.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Information Skills); By Regina Woodie.

Quick study: Mississippian Period: A “cheat sheet” covering basic information about the Mississippian Period and its key characteristics.

Quick study: Archaic Period: A “cheat sheet” covering basic information about the Archaic Period and its key characteristics.

Eroded land, eroded lives: Agriculture and The Grapes of Wrath (lesson 1 of 10): This description is of only the first lesson in the unit, to be taught before students read the novel; thus, its primary purpose is to put this novel in historical context. Toward that end, students will learn about the (unintentional) abuse of soil that allowed the Dust Bowl to be so devastating and extensive. They will also see photographs by Dorothea Lange and others depicting the wasted land and subsequent wasted dreams of thousands.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Annie Henry.

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)

Shadows of North Carolina's past: In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.2; Students will infer past Native American lifeways based on observation, construct a timeline of four major culture periods in Native American history, and compare these lifeways and discuss how they are different and alike.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

Focus on Planet Earth: LEARN NC has developed a resource guide of interactive websites, integrated lesson plans, idea-generating articles, and inspiring field trips to help you incorporate environmental themes in your classroom, school, and community.; Format: bibliography/help

The pottery makers: In Intrigue of the Past, page 3.4; Archaeologists do a bit of shrugging when asked about the Woodland—that time and lifeway tucked between 1000 BC and AD 1000. Some things they readily understand, but others leave them wondering.

Shadows of a people: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.3; Archaeologists divide North Carolina's prehistory -- the time before contact with Europeans -- into four periods: Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian.; Format: article

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