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e-Learning for Educators - Teaching Writing in the Middle School Classroom: All students have the capacity to be good writers and writers learn to write by writing. Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach students how to write narrative and informational text. Explore how to teach students through mini-lessons and writing conferences and how to use established criteria to evaluate writing. Go through the instructional cycle from writing prompt to revision as they create their final projects.; Take this course: Begins April 6.

research cycle: Research method that emphasizes information problem-solving and positions students as information producers (versus information consumers). Students repeatedly revisit stages in the research cycle as they refine data gathering processes.

Rock around the rock cycle: Students will study the rock cycle to understand the relationship between the three types of rocks, sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous, and the conditions needed to transform one type of rock into another. This hopefully will be accomplished through visual learning with computer activities and the demonstration and through auditory learning with the discussion. The student can then apply the knowledge they learned through a story.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Learning about rocks: In this lesson, students will be engaged in hands-on experiences while they explore rocks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science); By Debbie Hansman.

Rocks and Minerals: Teach your students to be rock hounds with these wonderful rock and mineral resources.; Format: bibliography/help

What causes the great biological diversity of the Blue Ridge?: In Elevations and forest types along the Blue Ridge Parkway, page 2; Although the distribution of forest types in the Blue Ridge is best explained by the relationship between elevation and temperature, the great diversity of these forests is not. To understand the underlying causes of this diversity requires some knowledge...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Experience North Carolina's state parks with EELEs: An EELE is an Environmental Education Learning Experience -- a site-specific program offered by the North Carolina state parks system. EELEs include pre-visit activities, on-site activities and post-visit activities, but they do not necessarily have to be used in conjunction with a group visit. Educators can attend EELE workshops to gain rich educational experiences that provide knowledge, insight, and immediate practical materials for use in the classroom.; Format: article; By Linda Dow.

Crowders Mountain State Park: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Crowders Mountain State Park while learning about the geologic formation of the mountain and the flora and fauna that are found there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Soil and erosion unit: Section 1: This two week unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. Upon completion of Section 1, you may continue to Section 2.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Amy Robertson.

Stone Mountain State Park: This park not only allows enjoying the beauty of the area but also provides instruction in basic geologic concepts.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Nature's checks and balances: This unit introduces students to several essential understandings. They will learn that plants and animals depend on one another for survival and organisms interact within nature to create a balance. They will also learn that humans can influence and manipulate nature.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Nicolette Heise.

The forest people: In Intrigue of the Past, page 3.3; Paleoindian culture died out across North America by 8000 BC. Archaeologists say this was bound to happen. The Ice Age had ended, the megafauna were extinct, and the boreal forests faded as deciduous ones spread across the East in the warmer climate. Faced with significant environmental changes, the Native Americans adapted. Archaeologists call their way of life and the time in which they lived Archaic.

How sedimentary rocks are formed: This Science NetLinks lesson briefly reviews the rock cycle in general and then focuses on sedimentary rocks. Students do a hands-on activity using mixed nuts to illustrate the layering of sedimentary rocks. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Mineralogy 4 Kids: Learn about mineral groups, the rock cycle, or Ask-a-Mineralogist your "rocky" question on the Mineralogical Society of America's site for kids. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Mineralogical Society of America

American Field Guide: A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS