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Watching the weather: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.5; In this lesson for grade seven, students discuss the work that meteorologists do and brainstorm ways to collect data about the weather without using instruments. Students collect weather data over a two-week period.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); By Emma Couch.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

Street corner in colonial Cartagena: A pedestrian walks down the street between several colonial-style buildings. The building on the left has a tiled roof and sports several colorful flags from its second story. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in...; Format: image/photograph

Commercial ship in Cartagena's harbor: A commercial ship named “Isla Bolivar” sits in dock. High-rise office buildings can be seen in the background. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important...; Format: image/photograph

Investigating evaporation: Students will investigate evaporation as a cooling process. They will witness that temperature is affected by moisture content and the process of evaporation. Next, they will explore websites related to the processes of evaporation and condensation. Students will apply gained knowledge to real-life situations, and will share their new knowledge with a person outside the classroom.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); By Jessica Bohn.

19th-century street in Cartagena, Colombia: A block-long weather-beaten building borders a 19th-century street in Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport during the colonial period....; Format: image/photograph

Colonial church in Cartagena's old town: A large stone church fills the left side of the frame. A white-washed colonial two-story building with red-tiled roof sits on the opposite corner. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors...; Format: image/photograph

The beach at Cartagena, Colombia: Two fruit vendors on the beach look at the camera. They are selling watermelon, oranges, bananas and several melons. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport...; Format: image/photograph

Beach scene in Cartagena, Colombia: A woman walks along the beach with fruit in a bowl perched upon her head. A man in a red bathing suit looks at the camera. Waves roll in from the Caribbean sea in the background. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled...; Format: image/photograph

Water-skiing off of Cartagena, Colombia: A boat pulls a water-skier in a harbor close to shore. A few other boats can be seen in the frame. The shore can be seen in the background. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial monastery in Cartagena, Colombia: Tourists rest in the stone courtyard of a Catholic monastery. Large plants partially block a two-story arched walkway. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport...; Format: image/photograph

Arched walkway over stone courtyard in Cartagena, Colombia: Flowers bloom under a second-floor arched walkway. A tourist stands on the stone courtyard below. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport during the colonial...; Format: image/photograph

Walking in the surf in Cartagena, Colombia: Several bathers walk in the surf of the Caribbean Ocean. A spit of land can be seen in the right-hand side of the frame. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport...; Format: image/photograph

Old town Cartagena, Colombia: Several people are walking down a colonial-era street. The second-floor balconies are draped with flowers. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport during the...; Format: image/photograph

Hotel swimming pool in Cartagena, Colombia: In the foreground a hotel employee prepares to lay out food in a series of covered dishes. In the background is a large hotel pool with a waterfall and slide. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial-era street in Cartagena, Colombia: Two people converse on a corner of a colonial-era street. A large, highly-decorated building can be seen on the right. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport...; Format: image/photograph

High-rise building in Cartagena, Colombia: A palm tree stands in front of a large steel and concrete high-rise building. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport during the colonial period. Because of...; Format: image/photograph

Mangrove vegetation in Cartagena, Colombia: A thick stand of mangrove trees near the beach in Cartagena, Colombia. Mangrove trees grow in many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, including Central America and North South America. The mangrove is particularly suited to tidal regions along...; Format: image/photograph

Embryology: Hatching baby chicks: This lesson integrates science, math, communication skills, arts, and social studies through hands-on activities. Students are directly involved in hatching baby chicks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Ann White.

State Climate Office of North Carolina: Students of all ages will enjoy learning about North Carolina's climate, whether on a field trip or in their classroom. Topics include extreme weather records, drought, tornadoes, El Nino and La Nina, hurricanes and North Carolina, and much more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Colombian boys in Cartagena: Two young boys smile for the camera. Colombia is an ethnically-diverse country. The indigenous inhabitants who greeted the conquistadors contribute heavily to Colombia's large mestizo population. Colombia was also the destination of...; Format: image/photograph

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