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Students at Biltmore Forest School: Students from the Biltmore Forest School inspecting a portable forest railroad in Darmstadt, Germany, c. 1912.; Format: image/photograph

Long Leaf Pine: The longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is native to the southeastern United States. Longleaf pines once covered 30 to 60 million acres of land on the southeastern coastal plains, but their numbers have been drastically reduced due to logging....; Format: image/photograph

Camden County Heritage Museum: Visitors to this museum can see historic artifacts of Camden County as well as the preserved county jail.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

North Carolina Museum of Forestry: There is a rich history of forestry in North Carolina. Visit the NC Museum of Forestry and discover why North Carolina is called the "Tar Heel" state.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Stream running through the Ecuadorian rainforest: A small stream runs through heavy vegetation while sunlight filters through the dense canopy of trees. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest...; Format: image/photograph

Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest: North Carolina's system of Educational State Forests has been developed to "teach children and adults about the complex, interdependent ecosystems which make up a forest and which can be managed for a multitude of uses."; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum: Take a field trip to the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum and learn about the history and people of Columbus County.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Ecuadorian wild orchid: A white wild orchid blooms in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly referred...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian rainforest flower: A small purple and yellow rainforest flower hangs from a green plant. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly...; Format: image/photograph

The Cradle of Forestry in America - The Birthplace of Forest Conservation in America: The rich history of the Biltmore Forest School combined with the diverse Pisgah National Forest offers students a unique educational experience at the Cradle of Forestry.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Ecuadorian rainforest stream: A shallow stream extends into the Ecuadorian rainforest. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy to expose a small rocky island in the stream. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon...; Format: image/photograph

Jordan Lake Educational State Forest: Students will learn about the ecosystems which make up a forest and the animals that inhabit it.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Problem-solving careers: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 1.7; In this lesson for grade seven, students analyze information about various careers to determine how people in those occupations use problem-solving skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance); By Jen Presley.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.

Guidelines for being a good online learner: The elements that ensure success in an online learning environment are slightly different than those in a traditional classroom. These guidelines will help ensure your success as an online learner.; Format: article/help

Developing Your Online Course: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for the course Developing Your Online Course designed to help teachers develop strategies for building online courses.; Format: syllabus

Assessment and Evaluation in Your Online Course: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for the online class, Assessment and Evaluation in Your Online Course, which provides a collection of resources and exercises that define the unique assessment process of online courses.; Format: syllabus

Teaching Online Courses: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for the online class Teaching online courses which examines online pedagogy and practical strategies for the online teaching and learning environment.

Facilitating Online Collaboration: Online course syllabus: Syllabus for the course Facilitating Online Collaboration which helps teachers develop strategies and practice the skills required to facilitate good online communication, moderate online discussion, and promote better accomplishment of instructional goals within the virtual classroom.; Format: syllabus

Elisha Mitchell and his mountain: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 7.4; Elisha Mitchell, a professor at the University of North Carolina, demonstrated that the mountain in the Black Mountain range that now bears his name was the tallest in eastern North America. Thomas Clingman disagreed, and the two men waged a battle in newspapers. After Mitchell's death, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed his discovery.; Format: article

Estuaries in North Carolina: A primer: Estuaries are places near the coast where freshwater and saltwater mix. Influenced by ocean forces yet partly sheltered from them, estuaries have unique and fascinating ecologies. This article explains what estuaries are, their geology and role in the larger...; By Waverly Harrell and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

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