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Landform adventure: This lesson will enable students to learn the types of landforms and bodies of water. Then they will use geographic terms to describe landforms and bodies of water in Mexico. Activities in this lesson can be taught during a period of 2-3 days.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Beth Edmonds.

North Carolina regional travel brochure: The students will cooperatively design travel brochures that describe major physical and cultural characteristics of the regions in North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Deborah Harrell.

Upper Fiery Furnace at Arches National Park: Like giant smokestacks, these gray cylindrical landforms are part of the Upper Fiery Furnace.They stand in a row, seemingly endless. Stubby vegetation dots the terrain.; Format: image/photograph

Double O Arch at Arches National Park: Looking through the Double O Arch, you can see the nearby strangely shaped landforms made of red sandstone that has been eroded over millions of years.; Format: image/photograph

Arches National Park at sunset: The sun is setting and is partially obscured by a bank of clouds. Some of the land formations at Arches National Park can be seen in silhouette.; Format: image/photograph

Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park: The sun is obscured by one of the hoodoos in this photograph taken in Bryce Canyon National Park. The terrain looks like it would belong on another planet with the tall landforms stretching to the sky surrounded by a bed of broken rocks.; Format: image/photograph

North Window Arch at Arches National Park: The landforms in Arches National Park have been given names that describe what they look like. The North Window is more rounded than an arch, hence its name. In this photograph, you can see the scrubby desert foliage and the massive sandstone formation in...; Format: image/photograph

Undersea exploration: Students explore the lifeforms and land formations under the ocean. The three ocean levels and their respective lifeforms are investigated and discussed, focusing on shape, form, and color. Students will gain a better understanding of the connections between the science and arts curriculum.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education, Dance Arts Education, and Music Education); By Russ Johnson.

The road taken: This lesson will introduce and reinforce main transportation routes for people and goods in North Carolina. Students will enhance map skills including using cardinal and intermediate directions, using a mileage chart, and planning transportation routes. Students will reinforce their knowledge of resources found in North Carolina as well as name and identify the three regions of North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies); By Margaretc Bryant.

KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum: The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Topography of North Carolina and its influence on settlement: This lesson explores where North Carolina is in relation to the United States and North America. Also, we will explore the different regions of North Carolina and how the topography of the region affected settlement.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Development and Social Studies); By Jessica Wilson and Tabitha Horton.

Arches Monument Utah: The land formations in Arches National Park have been evolving over millions of years. Rocks seem to balance atop pillars and plants live despite the harsh conditions.; Format: image/photograph

Central Park area of Arches National Park: Park Avenue has “fins” of rock that tower above flat terrain. The Entrada red sandstone formations have been evolving for millions of years and they are constantly changing due to erosion.; Format: image/photograph

Double Arch: With their back to the camera, a person can be seen walking up to the Double Arch land formation in Arches National Park. The arch towering above is sculpted against the clear blue sky.; Format: image/photograph

Chimney Rock State Park: Explore the wonders of nature up close and personal at Chimney Rock Park. From nature talks and special programs to hiking trails, there is much to do and see.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park: Landforms called hoodoos looking something like rock totem poles are scattered throughout the landscape. This photograph was taken looking uphill looking toward the side of the canyon. Two pine trees can be seen in the picture.; Format: image/photograph

Lone hoodoo in Bryce Canyon National Park: Standing high on the side of a forested cliff, a lone hoodoo stands looking out over the canyon.; Format: image/photograph

Delicate Arch: Delicate Arch is said to be the “best known arch in the world.” In this photograph, it can be seen high atop a sheer cliff face. At the bottom of the cliff is red sandstone rubble.; Format: image/photograph

Rocks along the Hot Springs Trail: These rocky outcrops are what is left of mountains that have eroded over millions of years. This area can be seen along the Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park.; Format: image/photograph

Double Arch: As sunlight hits Double Arch in Arches National Park, the red hues of the sandstone can be seen. Bright blue sky can be seen above and through the arches.; Format: image/photograph

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