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The wolf in children's books: Students will explore the ways wolves are represented in children's stories. They will decide if the wolf is a protagonist or an antagonist in the story. They will also attempt to determine if these representations are scientifically accurate. The first in a two-part lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Vanessa Olson.

Red wolf: Red wolf (canis rufus). Red wolves once ranged throughout eastern North America, but are now critically endangered.; Format: image/photograph

Wolves: Comprehending informational texts: This integrated plan uses non-fiction text and wolves to motivate students with language arts and science. Students will read a nonfiction text and use metacognitive skills of guided reading and KWHL chart to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); By Amy Vance.

The wolf's revenge; the wolf and the dog: A Cherokee myth recorded in the late nineteenth century.; Format: article; By James Mooney.

The big, bad, red wolf: Fact and fantasy: This lesson will explore the myths and legends surrounding wolves. We will also investigate factual information about the endangered red wolf.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Science); By steven sather.

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig: This lesson plan focuses on a English Language Arts objectives: similarity and difference. Students compare the story The Three Little Pigs and The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas. Students will work collaboratively in small heterogeneous groups to apply strategies for comprehension and vocabulary.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Betty Coleman-Canty and Michelle Swain.

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

Animal Adaptations: Beaks to pry open food, spots to blend in with their habitat, and feathers that shed water are some examples of animal adaptations. We have compiled this sample of instructional resources on animal adaptations that can be found on LEARN NC; Format: bibliography/help

Western North Carolina Nature Center: Like a field trip into the western North Carolina outdoors, this site will introduce you to the plants, animals and environs of the Southern Appalachians.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Reminiscences of Levi Coffin: The story of Jack Barnes: A chapter from the memoir of Levi Coffin, a Quaker abolitionist who was heavily involved in the Underground Railroad in the 19th century.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Real-world learning in a virtual environment: Want to try project-based learning to get your students involved in real-world issues? A former North Carolina Technology & Learning Teacher of the Year talks about how she worked with the North Carolina Zoo to get students excited about learning.; By David Walbert.

A female red wolf pup on her way to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: This is a female red wolf from the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge. She is on her way to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge where the USFWS red wolf recovery program is based.; Format: image/photograph

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: An introduction to the refuge containing information about the habitat, native plants, and wildlife species, as well as details about refuge activities, programs, and events.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Frosty grass in Yellowstone National Park, WY: Frosty grass in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. In 1872, Yellowstone became the world's first national park. The park preserves and protects a stunning variety of flora and fauna, including large mammals such as elk, wolves, bison, moose, and grizzly bears....; Format: image/photograph

Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Center: Located a few miles outside Columbia, North Carolina, the center provides programming dealing with ecology, ecosystems, and animals and their habitats to area school groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Pencil frost, Yellowstone National Park, WY: Pencil frost, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. In 1872, Yellowstone became the world's first national park. The park preserves and protects a stunning variety of flora and fauna, including large mammals such as elk, wolves, bison, moose, and grizzly bears....; Format: image/photograph

A natural spring in Yellowstone National Park, WY: A natural spring near a lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Steam rises up behind the spring. In 1872, Yellowstone became the world's first national park. The park preserves and protects a stunning variety of flora and fauna, including large mammals...; Format: image/photograph

An elk in Yellowstone National Park, WY: An elk in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The elk stands in a meadow, but is surrounded by evergreen woods. In 1872, Yellowstone became the world's first national park. The park preserves and protects a stunning variety of flora and fauna, including large...; Format: image/photograph

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