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Cape Fear estuaries: Introduction

In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 1

A quiet afternoon on the dock overlooking the Cape Fear estuary, fishing with friends. A gentle breeze clatters the marsh reeds and sends ripples floating across the water. A vision of stability and tranquility. Unfortunately, this vision is entirely misleading....

By Steve Keith.

Archaeological soils

In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.11

Students will determine components of a soil sample and evaluate how archaeologists use soils to interpret sites.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

The White Oak River: Introduction

In A blackwater river from sea to source: The White Oak River transect, page 1

One of the interesting things to do during field study of natural areas is to follow an environmental gradient across the landscape. This is particularly rewarding if your gradient extends up a river, as the exploration takes on the aura of a classic “search...

By Dirk Frankenberg.

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.

Soil and erosion unit: Section 2

This unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. This section should be begun only after completion of Soil and erosion unit: Section 1.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Amy Robertson.

Saving the environment through picture books

This lesson looks at environmental issues and man's relationship to the environment over time using main ideas and supporting details. The content comes from two picture books: Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and A River Ran Wild.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts)

By Libba Sager.

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.

Intrigue of the Past

Lesson plans and essays for teachers and students explore North Carolina's past before European contact. Designed for grades four through eight, the web edition of this book covers fundamental concepts, processes, and issues of archaeology, and describes the peoples and cultures of the Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods.

Format: book (multiple pages)

Of the inlets and havens of this country

In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.7

Excerpt from John Lawson's 1709 A New Voyage to Carolina detailing the geography of North Carolina's coast. Includes historical commentary and notes about how the coastline has changed since the colonial period.

Format: book

Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert.

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FOSSWEB

Interactive science modules for K-2 and 3-6 focusing on topics such as weather, nutrition, animals, solar energy, and measurements. Interactive courses for middle school include the human brain, earth history, planetary science, and a lot more. Teacher registration... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Lawrence Hall of Science at Berkeley