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Pocosin wetland: In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 6; Our next two stops on this wetland tour will complete our visits to upland sites. You should consider yourself blessed that you can visit pocosins and pond pine woodlands by virtual means because they both are characterized by thick vegetation, wet and slippery...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Longleaf pine savanna: In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 3; We begin with the longleaf pine savanna. We start with this habitat not only because longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is the official state tree, but also because these habitats are simply beautiful to behold. These communities evolved...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Mount Cayambe in Ecuador: Emerging above the clouds is the snow-capped peak of Mount Cayambe. Rolling hills and woodlands can be seen in the foreground. Mount Cayambe is Ecuador's third-tallest peak. Like all of Ecuador's lofty peaks, Mount Cayambe is a volcano and part of the the...; Format: image/photograph

The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World at Timberlake Farm: Connect with the natural world through the programs offered at this Center situated on 165 acres of beautiful woodlands and meadows.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Morrow Mountain State Park: Students will learn about the geological processes which formed the Uwharrie Mountains when they visit Morrow Mountain State Park.; 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

What is a wetland, and why do we have so many types?: In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 2; The legal definition of a wetland has become controversial as wetlands have gained a measure of protection from uncontrolled ditching and draining. This protection has been accorded them as their role in sustaining high water quality and wildlife habitat has...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Quick study: Woodland Period: A “cheat sheet” covering basic information about the Woodland Period and its key characteristics.

Who owns the land?: In Colonial North Carolina, page 3.3; Europeans and American Indians had very different ideas about what it meant to "own" land, and these differences led to many of the conflicts between the two cultures in America.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

The forest people: In Intrigue of the Past, page 3.3; Paleoindian culture died out across North America by 8000 BC. Archaeologists say this was bound to happen. The Ice Age had ended, the megafauna were extinct, and the boreal forests faded as deciduous ones spread across the East in the warmer climate. Faced with significant environmental changes, the Native Americans adapted. Archaeologists call their way of life and the time in which they lived Archaic.

Resources on the web

Rain: Friend or foe?: Students use their knowledge of rainfall, vegetation, and the slope angles of hillsides to make decisions, predict outcomes, and analyze the effects of certain events or practices. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

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

Canterbury Environmental Education Centre: A great website for elementary age students to learn about environment habitats and the creatures that live in them. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Naturegrid