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Gorges State Park: A new state park, Gorges State Park is in the interim stages of development. Although the facilities are limited, Park Rangers offer programs by request.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Multi-colored Ecuadorian parrot: A small parrot with blue feathers on its head and green feathers on its body grooms itself while perched on a person's hand. Ecuador provides a rare blend of lofty peaks and tropical rainforests. The eastern border of the Amazon rainforest resides in Ecuador....; Format: image/photograph

Diverse species: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 10; The forests of the high slopes are mixed mesophytic forests found on creek and river slopes. Those found below 2,500 feet in open areas are characterized by a greater richness of species than is found in any other vegetation type in the region. This richness...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Horizons Unlimited: This wonderful education center and museum provides hands-on programs for students in the areas of history and the physical and biological sciences.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Pelicans floating in the Pacific ocean: Numerous pelicans float on ocean water close to the beach. A small island sits far in the distance. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant tourism industry. The town...; Format: image/photograph

Beach fishing north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Two men help pull in a large fishing net. Several birds float on the water above the net. In the distance is a tree-covered island. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant...; Format: image/photograph

Pulling in a catch of fish north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Several men finish pulling in a net full of fish onto the beach. Several pelicans flock around the catch. The nets lie piled up on the beach. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed...; Format: image/photograph

Pulling in a fishing net north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Several men on a beach heave on a fishing net that is partially submerged in the ocean. Over a dozen pelicans fly around the net waiting for an easy meal. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships...; Format: image/photograph

North Carolina Zoo: Everything teachers and students need to know to plan a very special trip to the Zoo. If you can only visit online, this website offers an array of resources including games, images, and interactive tours of the special exhibits and animals as well several educational resources for teachers.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The natural history of North Carolina: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 1.2; If the five billion years of the earth's history were condensed into a single day, humans would have arrived in North Carolina just two tenths of a second before midnight! This article summarizes the major biological and geological events in North Carolina's history and explains how the land and environment of today came to be.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

The mountains of Nepal: Scientific investigations: This lesson for grade five introduces students to the mountain ecosystems of Nepal. Activities include a brainstorming activity, in which students think about ecosystems and biodiversity; a research activity, in which students use a variety of sources to gather information about the mountain ecosystems of Nepal; and a journal activity, in which students create journal entries based on the information gathered in their research.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills and Science); By Robin Bartoletti.

The present state of Carolina [people, climate]: In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.1; Excerpt from John Lawson's 1709 A New Voyage to Carolina describing (and mostly praising) the European and native inhabitants, weather, and natural resources of Carolina, as well as what settlers should bring with them from Europe. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert.

Resources on the web

Listen to Nature: Hundreds of animal sounds from the natural world can be heard in this collection. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: British Library

Museum of Life and Science: Packed with highly interactive exhibits, the Museum of Life and Science showcases aerospace, weather, geology, Carolina wildlife, farmyard, train rides, traveling exhibits, gift shops, café and more culminating with the tropical Magic Wings Butterfly House... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by:

North Carolina Zoo: Everything teachers and students need to know to plan a very special trip to the Zoo. Resources including games, images, and interactive tours of the special exhibits and animals as well several educational resources for teachers can be accessed online through... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: