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Biodiversity in Your Backyard: Designed especially for teachers of elementary-aged students, this course will expand your life science content knowledge with material aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study. You will have two classrooms during this course–-this interactive, online classroom and your own backyard!; Take this course: Begins March 9.

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Kudzu: In western North Carolina, kudzu vines grow over an entire hillside. Kudzu was first introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant, but it quickly became an invasive species in much of the Southeastern U.S.; Format: image/photograph

Animal folktales: Legends, superheroes, and pourquoi tales: In Rethinking Reports, page 2.2; By writing a narrative about an animal rather than a traditional report, students can learn about literature, develop writing skills, and still fulfill science and research objectives.; By Melissa Thibault.

Nags Head Woods: Visit this complex maritime forest ecosystem tucked away on the Outer Banks in Nags Head, North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Rethinking Reports: Creative research-based assignments provide alternatives to the President Report, Animal Report, and Famous Person Report that ask students to think about old topics in new ways, work collaboratively, and develop products that support a variety of learning styles.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Zebra mussels: At Lake Ontario in Canada, zebra mussels cling to the inside of a rusty pipe. Zebra mussels, native to Russia, have become an invasive species in the United States and Canada. The mussels were most likely introduced to the Great Lakes in the holds of ships...; Format: image/photograph

A nutria at the Lake Mattamuskeet: This is a nutria on the shore of Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina. The nutria is a large, semiaquatic rodent. It was originally introduced to North America for hunting purposes. Though its fur is still considered valuable in some regions, it...; Format: image/photograph

Date Palms at Furnace Creek, Death Valley, CA: A stand of Date Palms at Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California. Date Palms are a non-native species, and park rangers work to remove as many of the plants as possible, as they crowd out native flora and fauna. The palms are one of the less insidious invaders;...; Format: image/photograph

Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education: This Center has an extensive list of programs for preschool age students through college with a focus on life science and technology.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Resources on the web

Aquatic invaders: Students explore the ways that native species interact in a healthy Chesapeake Bay. They will then learn about some of the ways that exotic or invasive species can threaten the balance of the ecosystem. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

North Carolina Ecological Services: Images and information about endangered species, wetlands, conservation, invasive species, and habitat restoration efforts in North Carolina. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Fish and Wildlife Species: Information and links regarding Endangered Species, Invasive Species, and Other Species. There is an image library with copyright-free photographs and illustrations of all sorts of plants and wildlife. The wildlife fact sheets can be accessed using HTML or... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Postcards from the edge: Endangered species: Students learn about endangered species in the United States, some of the reasons they are endangered (e.g. habitat destruction or the introduction of invasive species), and what is being done to protect them. Students will choose one species to focus on and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

The Nature Conservancy: Find detailed information for more than 50 of the places The Nature Conservancy protects in North Carolina including the Currituck Outer Banks, Celo Knob, the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, and Raven Rock State Park. Also learn about invasive species... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Nature Conservancy

Invasive species: In this Xpeditions lesson, students investigate species relocation and the effect it has on the environment. They then outline arguments for and against human manipulation of other species. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth: Brief excerpts from the PBS four-part television documentary series that looks at invasive species, climate change, the lack of predators, and water pollution and the short and long term effect they have on the planet are contained in this site. There are... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: National Geographic and PBS

FrogWeb: Amphibian Declines & Malformations: Images and information about amphibian or frog declines in the U.S, malformations, conserving habitat, and species by state. Also links to frog activities other places on the Internet. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Biological Information Infrastructure

NatureWorks: A rich collection of animal and science information in an attractive, easy to use interface for 3-6 graders. Learn about animal adaptations, habitats, and interdependence or go straight to the facts about North American animals and birds. Video clips available... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New Hampshire Public Television

Teaching Students About Backyard Conservation: Provides learning modules which encourage students to explore their own backyards to learn more about plants and animals and their habitats. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Wildlife Council

Celebrating Wildflowers: Enjoy wildflowers in your region and learn about the values of these native plants. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: USDA Forest Service

Nationalatlas.gov: The National Atlas of the United States of America online and completely interactive! Customize a map, play with interactive maps, print preformatted maps, and more! (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: United States Department of the Interior

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