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Middle Grades Science Learning: This course intends to engage teachers in investigations of Science, the Nature of Science, and Practices that scientists use to make sense of phenomena in the world. Each of these things are at the heart of the Nature of Science and Inquiry Strands of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study: Science 2004 (NCSCOS).; Take this course: Begins March 22.

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centers: Instructional and organizational strategy in which groups of students rotate through various work stations in the classroom, each with a different learning task or goal. Centers present students with a variety of activities and supply necessary resources and materials to meet the learning task. Centers may have a developmental or educational focus.

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Clark Park Nature Center: A natural habitat for deer, turkey and other wildlife, the Clark Park Nature Center provides an environmental educational experience for students.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Highlands Biological Station and Nature Center: A year-round biological field station located on a high plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains of southwestern North Carolina providing learning opportunities for teachers and students.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Rowan County Nature and Learning Center: Birds of prey, mammals, and reptiles can be seen at the Nature Center Complex. For younger children there is a petting zoo.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs: Provides information about the natural history of the Hemlocks Bluff Nature Preserve and the plants and animals that live there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve: Environmental education programs at this nature center allow students to explore the wonders of nature all around them.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Lake Higgins Environmental Education Center: See a fish hatchery, take a guided nature walk, and see models of fish and animals found in the area, all at Lake Higgins and the Lake Higgins Environmental Education Center.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Schoolhouse of Wonder: The nature programs offered by the Schoolhouse of Wonder can be held at the Nature Center or in your classroom. With hands-on experience, students learn the importance of taking care of the Earth.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Western North Carolina Nature Center: Like a field trip into the western North Carolina outdoors, this site will introduce you to the plants, animals and environs of the Southern Appalachians.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center at Purchase Knob: Visit the Learning Center at Lake Junaluska and participate in a scientific research program that focuses on the scientific method, air quality, or soil health.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Roanoke/Cashie River Center: Open Tuesday-Saturday, this is a great place to take students to learn more about the wetlands and the history of the area.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Carolina Raptor Center: Find answers to their raptor questions, in-depth information about and photos of over twenty raptor species (the species includes owl, eagles, vultures, and more!), and a huge variety of raptor activities and games such as crossword puzzles, quizzes, and coloring pages. There is also information on visiting the Center.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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

Why the opossum's tail is bare: In Teaching about North Carolina American Indians, page 4.2; A recording of a radio adaptation of a Cherokee legend, with suggestions for use in the classroom.; Format: article/lesson plan

Piedmont Environmental Center: The Center provides programs and a place for people to learn, conserve, and enjoy the natural world through hands-on experiences.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World at Timberlake Farm: Connect with the natural world through the programs offered at this Center situated on 165 acres of beautiful woodlands and meadows.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

OWLS - Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter: This wildlife shelter rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wild animals. They also educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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

EnergyExplorium: Take a tour and enjoy the programs offered by Duke Power's EnergyExplorium.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Pisgah National Forest and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education: Both indoor and outdoor exhibits that focus on Mountain region wildlife can be found at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The Center also offers educational programs for groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Sturgeon City: What was once a wastewater treatment plant now offers educational opportunities to students and a home to the native sturgeon species which once spawned in the waters of Wilson Bay.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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