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The Civil Rights Movement in Context: Investigate the precursors to the Civil Rights Movement, its leadership, its opposition, and its legacy, including lesser-studied events of the movement and primary sources.; Take this course: Begins February 2.

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Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge: A Carolina Environmental Diversity Explorations “virtual field trip” that explores the geology and botanical diversity of the Jocassee Gorges region of North Carolina's mountains.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

Tuttle Education State Forest: This state forest has been developed for use as a living outdoor classroom for students and adults to learn about the interdependent ecosystems of the forest.; 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

North Carolina's rain forest: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 1; The Blue Ridge escarpment is the steep slope that separates North Carolina's mountains from its Piedmont plateau. The escarpment trends north and east across the state from South Carolina to Virginia. In many places it is steep enough to rise over 1,500 feet...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

The unique beauty of the Roan Highlands: In Roan Mountain Highlands, page 1; The natural beauty of the Roan Mountain Highlands has been recognized since they were first visited by Europeans in the eighteenth century. The first naturalist to report on this site was John Fraser (for whom the Fraser fir is named) in 1787. Other reports...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

Turnbull Creek Educational Forest: This is the only North Carolina Educational State Forest located in the coastal plain region of the state. Intended for use by both organized groups and the general public, Educational Forest Rangers are on staff to present programs to any requesting group.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks: This Carolina Environmental Diversity Explorations “virtual field trip” examines how coastal process continuously alter the structure of the Outer Banks, and how humans have adapted to and resisted these changes.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

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

How did longleaf pine forests become dependent on fire?: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 2; “Fire-dependent forest” seems like an oxymoron — a combination of apparently contradictory terms put together to produce what seems to be a paradox. For southeastern pine savannas, though, the term fire-dependent defines the dominant...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Lumber River State Park: A rich diversity of plants and animals can be found along the Lumber River. Park rangers are available to provide programs for school groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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.

Clemmons Educational State Forest: Take students to a ranger conducted program and learn about the plants and animals that can be found in this state educational forest.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Holmes Educational Forest: Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this educational forest has trails that show the beauty of the area as well as instruct students in protecting the plants and animals that can be found there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Two train tracks merge in Chihuahua, Mexico: A single set of train tracks divides into two as a train travels toward the camera. The tracks travel through low rocky hills. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares a border with the United States. The largest city in the state is Ciudad Juarez,...; Format: image/photograph

Vendor at a train station south of Chihuahua: A vendor wearing a long apron and straw hat passes a pail to a train passenger. The train is stopped at the station while passengers board. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares a border with the United States. The largest city in the state is...; Format: image/photograph

Railroad bridge in Chihuahua, Mexico: A single-track railroad circles around a steep, tree-covered hill. A bridge crosses a river bed that has a thin stream of water. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares a border with the United States. The largest city in the state is Ciudad Juarez,...; Format: image/photograph

Railroad bridge in a Mexican valley: A railroad bridge connects two steep rocky hillsides. The lower levels of the hillsides are carpeted in trees. The railroad bridges crosses a wide, dry riverbed. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares a border with the United States. The largest...; Format: image/photograph

Railroad station in Chihuahua, Mexico: Men with briefcases wearing business attire stand engaged in conversation on a train platform. A family with small children is gathered farther down the platform. Two passenger train cars sit at the station. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares...; Format: image/photograph

Plant Communities cont. -Highlands Plateau: The Upper Slopes Forest: Format: image/photograph

Plant Communities cont. - Mountain Creek Acidic Cove Forest: Format: image/photograph

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