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- Irrigating the fields
- In Rice farming and rural life in Vietnam, page 4
- Wet-rice farming requires that plants stand in water during early stages of their growth. The water then must be drained away before the rice fully ripens for harvesting. Bamboo wheels such as the one shown here aid this process of water management in places...
- By Lorraine Aragon.
- Water Conservation/Public Education Programs
- A wonderful service provided by the city of Durham Water Management Department to inform the community and K-12 students about the importance of conservation of our most important natural resource - water.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Adaptation to frequent fires
- In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 4
- In addition to fire-resistant bark, longleaf pines have a number of other adaptations to their frequent-fire habitat other than their fire resistant bark. For example, their seedlings have a growth cycle that helps them escape fires. After seeds are shed from...
- By Dirk Frankenberg.
- The Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center
- Students will learn about water safety, water quality, habitat and wildlife and much more at the Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
- The W. Kerr Scott Reservoir is in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley and it provides flood control, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife management. Outreach programs teach students about nature and the importance of stewardship to the environment.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Bamboo water wheel irrigating rice fields at Mai Chau
- A bamboo water wheel is being used to irrigate rice fields at Mai Chau. The current of the stream turns the large wheel. Curved bamboo slats set at the circumference of the wheel lift water from the stream and, as the wheel turns, dump water into a bamboo...
- Format: image/photograph
- Currituck Banks
- One of the four North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserves, Currituck Banks operates as a living laboratory for research, education and management.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Cement reinforced aquaduct channels water to Balinese rice fields
- A cement-reinforced grey aquaduct channels water over a road to green Balinese rice fields. Flat wall rims and a few square platforms at the top of the aquaduct allow people access for repairs and a means to walk across when necessary. Farmers have been routing...
- Format: image/photograph
- Rice field terraces showing water being released downhill
- This view of rice field terraces shows how water is shared among many Balinese farmers by being released downhill in successive stages. The wet-rice field looks like a green staircase down a mountainside, with small spouts of water falling from step to step....
- Format: image/photograph
- Maintaining safe water: Whose job is it?
- In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.3
- In this lesson plan, students learn about careers that are involved in maintaining water quality.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
- By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.
- The Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for The Sounds and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
- Students can take a walk on the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk and participate in an environmental education program at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Three irrigation canals pass through rice fields in different stages of growth
- Three irrigation canals pass through rice fields in different stages of growth. The canals run parallel and vertically through the scene, bordered by low grassy dikes and flanked by rice fields to the left and right. Coconut palms and puffy white cluds are...
- Format: image/photograph
- Eno River State Park
- Students will learn about the plants and animals found in Eno River State Park as well as the importance of water quality and stewardship to their local watershed.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Lake Norman State Park
- Lake Norman was created when Cowans Ford Dam was built to generate electricity for the people of the area. Though rarely seen there are over 35 species of mammals in the park in addition to birds, amphibians, and reptiles. When visiting the park students will learn the importance of clean water to both animals and humans.
- 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
- All about trash
- Students will discover which kinds of trash break down naturally and which do not when they make their own landfills.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science)
- By Dawn Gilbert.
- Mountain Island Educational State Forest
- This State Forest concentrates its programs on best forestry management practices and water quality. Located on Mountain Island Lake, the Forest offers educational opportunities to classroom students.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- 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
- Goose Creek State Park
- Located six miles from historic Bath, Goose Creek State Park provides educational opportunities for K-12 students in the flora and fauna of the area.
- Format: article/field trip opportunity
- Key deer: Evolution and species survival
- In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.7
- In this lesson, students learn about the evolutionary history of the Key deer, then discuss the animal's prospects for survival in a changing habitat.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
- By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.
