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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum: This museum is dedicated to the preservation of maritime history and shipwrecks of North Carolina's Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Writing a ghost story/mystery: Building upon the students' knowledge base of Blackbeard the Pirate, the numerous shipwrecks off of the N.C. coast, myths, and legends of the Carolinas, and/or The Lost Colony, students will write a ghost story or mystery narrative of their own.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By laura ritchie.

Old Baldy Lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum of History: Visit Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest lighthouse and learn about its rich maritime history.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: Provides information about the conservation of coastal birds in this area as well as background information about the Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island, and Ocracoke Island lighthouses.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Historic Bath: Read about the archaeological excavation at Bonner's Point, Bath co-founder John Lawson, Cary's Rebellion, the Tuscarora War, Blackbeard, and Bath legends. Look at historic images, maps, and video describing the history of Bath.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Graveyard of the Atlantic: In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.6; The waters off North Carolina's coast have been called the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the great number of ships that have wrecked there -- thousands since the sixteenth century. Geography, climate, and human activity have all played roles in making this region unusually treacherous to shipping.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Resources on the web

Shipwreck Central: A site providing information and video footage for shipwrecks around the world. Up to date information on new discoveries is also available here. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Ghostship Studio

Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages: This website provides a broad scope of activities for students which teach them about tidepools, energy, seawater, ocean sand & gravel, drilling for oil in the ocean, and historic shipwrecks of the Gulf of Mexico. Colorful interface and easy to use. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: US Department of the Interior

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Find information, educational resources, images, and more that look at coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, Benthic habitats of the Florida Keys, submerged cultural resources, and shipwrecks. Also learn about conservation topics such as marine zoning, marine... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Ocean exploration museum: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students become familiar with ocean research, including hydrothermal vents and historical shipwrecks. They learn about the work of deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard and hypothesize about what they might find in the ocean. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

ROV Competition: Design a remotely operated vehicle to complete such missions as identifying shipwrecks and collecting biological samples. The MATE Center coordinates and helps to facilitate Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) competitions that range from regional to national... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Marine Advanced Technology Education Center

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary: Learn about ocean processes, the underwater landscape, marine wildlife, marine habitats, traditional cultures, and maritime history on the Olympic Coast. Find maps, informative texts, and images that highlight the watery and historical perspectives of this... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Explore submarine volcanoes, watch videos of a giant squid, and dive down to the sunken remains of the Titanic. This site includes a dazzling array of resources: video, maps, audio recordings, rare books, lesson plans, images, and more to help you discover... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NOAA

Gerry E. Studds-Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Tons of educational materials about this area's natural wildlife, cultural history, and larger issues such as biodiversity and naturalism. Find online courses, images, videography, essays, a virtual dive, and more. This website is a work in progress. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Register Travel Itineraries: Each itinerary is a self-guided tour to historic places listed in the National Register. Spotlighting different geographic regions and themes across the country, users will find a variety of places significant in American history, architecture, archeology,... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Park Service

Armada Project: This professional development opportunity provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Graduate School of Oceanography at the the University of Rhode Island

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