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Bringing current science into the classroom: Activities for middle and high school on groundwater, water quality, and environmental stewardship have students exploring current environmental research without leaving the classroom.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Pollution plume: The students will simulate a plume to illustrate point source and non-point source pollution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Jennifer Smith.

Storm Water Education: Students will learn about stormwater runoff and pollution prevention when they visit the City of Durham Public Works Department.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Fear River Watch: Offer several opportunities for environmental education and community development which include hands-on experiences for field trip groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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.

Public Works Commission Watershed Education Center: Students will learn how to be stewards to their local watershed when they take a tour at the Watershed Education Center in Fayetteville.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Beach hotels at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: A large white hotel sits behind a beach across a bay of blue water. Rocks jut out of the water in the foreground. 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....; Format: image/photograph

North Carolina Coastal Federation: Visit the North Carolina Coastal Federation and learn about the projects that the NCCF is doing toward restoration of coastal areas in North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Water and prayer: Hindu temple and mosque: In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many cultures and traditions co-exist. In this recording, you can hear the sounds of a man washing Hindu icons even as I can hear the Muslim call to prayer nearby. The Hindu temple was actually located in a set of caves inside a...; Format: audio

Plant and Animal Interdependence: Plants and animals depend upon each other for survival. These model resources explain the importance of this delicate chain of life.; Format: bibliography/help

Pool reflections in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: The image of a black wrought-iron fence is reflected on the still surface of a pool. A clear blue sky is reflected in the water as well. 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

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

Rocky coast at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: A woman sits on a very large rock in the water close to shore. Two people are swimming at the base of the rock. 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....; Format: image/photograph

Church steeple in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: A church tower ends in the shape of a crown. The tower has a clock in its top third. The tower and dome of the church are seen from across a narrow stretch of water. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for...; 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

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

A case study of "A Civil Action": In Bringing current science into the classroom, page 3; This is a short, culminating activity that can be used to assess your students' understanding of the steps needed to determine if a water source is contaminated and how it got that way, and to suggest possible methods of cleanup or remediation. Students review a portion of the film "A Civil Action" and identify the problem and the people involved. Students then take the role of environmental scientist and apply their knowledge of water and hazardous waste contamination to create a plan to help lawyer, Jan Schlichtmann, try the case.; Format: (grade 9–12 Science); By Michele Kloda.

Crowder District Park: A variety of recreational and educational activities are available at this county park in Apex, North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Reloading a net north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Two men stand in a boat on a beach collecting a net. The boat is a few feet from the waves rolling in to the beach. The men are collecting a net into a boat that they will then row out into deeper water and cast. After a short time, several people will pull...; Format: image/photograph

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

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