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Trees of North Carolina

Students complete activities including tree and leaf identification, species comparison, online research, measurement, and creative writing in conjunction with monthly visits to the "Iredell County Outdoor Education Site"

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Science)

By Amy Luna and Kathy Beck.

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

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

Plants and Trees

This selection of resources helps teach students about the importance of plants and trees to animals and humans. They also explain how how they grow, their structure and the elements they need to flourish.

Format: bibliography/help

North Carolina Arboretum

A wide variety of classes and workshops are provided to students at the NC Arboretum, ranging from bonsai demonstrations to nature walks.

Format: article/field trip opportunity

Feathers, fins, fur, scales, and skin

Using observation, students will identify animal groups by their appearance. The students will move through animal centers looking for similarities and differences of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science)

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

Camp Don Lee

Check out the programs available to classroom students at this beautiful camp located near Arapahoe, North Carolina.

Format: article/field trip opportunity

All about life

A primary curriculum based around life and environmental science draws on children's natural curiosity to teach reading, math, and more.

By Myra Erexson.

Archaeobotany

In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.6

Students will use pictures of seeds, an activity sheet, and a graph to identify seven seeds and the conditions in which they grow. They will also infer ancient plant use by interpreting archaeobotanical samples and determine changing plant use by Native North Carolinians by interpreting a graph of seed frequency over time.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 and 8 Science and Social Studies)

The process of archaeology

In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.11

Archaeologists use several processes to address questions about the past. They may gather new data by conducting regional surveys to locate archaeological sites. Occasionally sites are partially or completely excavated to address specific research questions or to salvage information prior to disturbance by a development project. All data recovered are thoroughly analyzed following scientific inquiry procedures before conclusions are reached.

Format: article

Resources on the web

The National Arbor Day Foundation

Play "Treevial Pursuit" and "Who Wants to be a Treellionaire?" Several other games help students learn about many different kinds of trees and their life cycles. Teachers will find guides to help them teach about chlorophyll, how a bill becomes a law, tree... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Committee for National Arbor Day

What Tree is it?

A website that allows students to identify trees of Ohio by leaf, fruit, scientific name, or common name. This site will lead students through qualities of leaves and fruits from the common trees of Ohio. Students may work through choices, selecting images... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Ohio Public Library