EACHERS’ GUIDE TO Environmental Education Programs and Resources Offered by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Prepared by Office of Environmental Education James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. has designated from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 as "Year of the Mountains" by executive order. As part of the order, The Year of the Mountains Commission will be formed to recommend ways to protect the natural beauty and rich culture of the North Carolina mountains by focusing public attention on this region. In making the order, Governor Hunt cited the need for heightened awareness and better management of mountain resources. Additional information concerning "Year of the Mountain" can be obtained through the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Cultural Resources, and the General Assembly. Copies of this publication can be obtained from the Office of Environmental Education, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, (919) 733-0711. The Guide is also accessible by personal computers through the Department of Cultural Resources: Bulletin Board on the North Carolina Information Network. Contact the Office of Environmental Education for more information on linking into the network. Cover design: Cindy White. Special appreciation to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff for their assistance. TEACHER'S GUIDE TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES 1995 Year of the Mountains N C DOCUMENT? CLEARINGHOUSE JUl 7 1995 »YC. STARE LIBRARY tmai Prepared by THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Office of Environmental Education Mary-Walter Rumley, Teacher Guide Project Manager Anne Taylor, Director Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone (919) 733-0711 FAX (919) 733-1616 Toll Free (800) 482-8724 The Honorable James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan Howes, Secretary Steve Levitas, Deputy Secretary Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/teachersguidetoe00nort_2 Acknowledgments Technical assistance, expertise, and editing provided by Joyce Atkinson, Susan Bartholomew, Sid Baynes, Betsy Bennett, Steve Bennett, Mary Ann Brittain, Charles Bullock, Jonathan Burtnett, Jay Davies, Cherylle Deal, Nancy Fish, Charles Gardner, Joan Giordano, Terri Hathaway, Tim Handsel, Joe Hogue, Pat Hooper, Jeanette Johnson, Joy Johnson, Marti Kane, Steve Levitas, Becky Marty, Phil McKnelly, Bibby Moore, John Morris, George Norris, Kelly Odom, Bob Patton, Mary Beth Powell, Judy Pope, Johanna Reese, Steve Reid, Barb Satler, Mary Watson, Celeste Wescott, Susan Whitehead, Feme Winborne, and Andy Wood. Proofreading, organization and editing by Mary-Walter Rumley and Denis DuBay. Cover design by Cindy White. Appreciation goes to Anne Taylor for her encouragement and assistance. ■ ' ■ • • H . . . . ■ . TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page Overview iii Organization Chart iv Description of Agencies v Index of Programs and Resources by Division or Agency xi Matrix xiii Environmental Education Programs and Activities That Come To You Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study School Resources 3 North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve Classroom Programs ... 3 Environmental Health Poster Contest 4 Arbor Day Poster Contest 4 Outreach-Division of Land Resources 5 Sedimentation/Erosion Control Essay Contest 6 Outreach Programs-Division of Parks and Recreation 6 Envirothon 7 Soil and Water Conservation Essay Contest 8 Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest 9 Soil and Water Conservation Public Speaking Contest 10 Stream Watch 10 Outreach Programs-North Carolina Aquariums-Fort Fisher 11 Outreach Programs-North Carolina Aquariums-Pine Knoll Shores 12 Outreach Programs-North Carolina Aquariums-Roanoke Island 12 Big Sweep 13 Classroom Videos-North Carolina Museum of Natural Science 13 Outreach Programs-North Carolina Museum of Natural Science 14 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) 15 Wake County School Visitation Programs 15 Girl Scout Patch-NC Zoological Park 16 Environmental Education Field Trips and Site Visits Field trips of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve 21 Educational State Forest Programs 21 Talking Rock Trail 22 Talking Tree Trail 23 Environmental Educational Learning Experience (EELE) 24 Parks and Recreation Areas Education Programs 25 Envirothon 26 Soil and Water Conservation Field Days 27 Stream Watch 27 Education Programs-North Carolina Aquariums-Fort Fisher 28 School Field Trips-North Carolina Aquariums-Fort Fisher 29 Auditorium and Classroom Programs-Pine Knoll Shores 29 Natural History Studies-Pine Knoll Shores 30 School Field Trips-North Carolina Aquariums-Pine Knoll Shores 31 Education Programs-North Carolina Aquariums-Roanoke Island 32 An Hour at the Aquarium-Roanoke Island 32 School Field Trips-North Carolina Aquariums-Roanoke Island 33 Curiosity Classes-NC Museum of Natural Sciences 34 Discovery Fun 34 Discovery Room 35 Girls' Science Club 36 Junior Curators 36 North Carolina Habitat Watch 37 Saturday Story Time 37 Sunday at Three 38 Wake's Wild Ones 38 Educational Experience-North Carolina Zoological Park 39 Smart Carts 40 Summer Zoo Adventures for Kids 40 Educational Opportunities For Teachers Project Estuary and Sound Ideas Workshop 45 Investigating Your Environment-Division of Forest Resources 45 Project Learning Tree 46 Environmental Education Learning Experience (EELE) Workshop 48 Conservation Education Awards Program 48 Soil and Water Conservation Teacher Scholarships 49 Teacher Training-North Carolina Aquariums 50 Classroom Videos-NC Museum of Natural Sciences 51 Teacher Treks-Extended Explorations 53 Teacher Treks-One Day Explorations 54 Teacher Treks-Tropical Ecology Adventure 54 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science 55 N.C. CATCH (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) 56 N.C. WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) 57 WILD Education Sites 57 Summer Zoo Adventures for Teachers 58 Zoo Concepts 59 Environmental Education Support Materials Publication List of Albemarle-Pamlico Research Projects 63 Tree Trunks 63 Erosion Patrol 64 Rock Kits 65 Resource Boxes NC Museum of Natural Sciences 65 N.C. WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) Notebook 66 N.C. WILD Store 67 Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine 67 Zoofari Bags and Discovery Boxes 68 Project Tomorrow Grant 69 Environmental Education Correlation Guide 70 Appendix Areas of North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts 73 North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts 73 North Carolina Forest Service Districts 78 US Forest Service Offices 79 North Carolina Land Quality Regions 80 North Carolina State Parks and Recreation Areas 81 Other Environmental Education Resources 83 Environmental Education Centers 89 ii Overview The Teacher's Guide to Environmental Education Programs and Resources has been published as a service to and source of information for the educators of North Carolina whose efforts in teaching and molding North Carolina's youth are held in highest regard. The guide consolidates environmental education programs available to enhance classroom and field experiences. The described programs promote interactive, hands- on learning resources. The guide is organized into four main categories: * Environmental Education Programs and Activities That Come To You utilize school grounds and facilities. Programs include instructional activities and competitions administered by representatives from the various Divisions within the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. * Environmental Education Field Trips and Site Visits require travel to a facility or field site. * Educational Opportunities For Teachers lists professional development opportunities. Many offer certificate renewal, continuing education, or graduate credit. * Environmental Education Support Materials includes resources that can be used to facilitate hands-on learning in the classroom. Each entry in the guide contains the following format: a summary of the type of program, audience, teacher accreditation availability, location, when it is offered, cost information, and a contact for further information. The guide includes a matrix providing a graphical representation of the audience level, method of delivery, and the sponsoring agency. We welcome your questions and comments and encourage you to contact the appropriate Division, Agency, or environmental education center for more information on the programs listed in the guide. The Office of Environmental Education P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 (919) 733-0711 or toll free (800) 482-8724 When finished using, please recycle. Department of Environment, Health, Natural Resources Organization Chart SECRETARY Jonathan B. Howes WildSle Resources DEPUTY SECRETARY Charles Fultwood Steven J. Levitas Environ. Education Anne Taylor Legislative Affairs Henry Lancaster Equal Employment Opponunity Sandra Washington Pubic Affairs Debbie Crane General Counsel Richard B. Whisnant I, I ( I ( I Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Health Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Environmental Protection and State Health Director Natural Resources Administration Linda Bray Rimer Dr. Ronald Levine Joan L. Weld R. Lois Artis ■r-wmamm ■ •• . nr Deputy State Health Dir. , Budget, Planning & Anakjsis (vacant) Aquariums (vacant) Coastal Management Adult Health Promotion Dr. Ned Smith Roger Schecter Dr. Dale Simmons . Computer Systems Dental Health Forest Rescurcos (vacant) Environmental Mgmt. Dr. Jean Scratt Stan Adams ’ Fiscal Management Preston Howard E(pviadceamnito) logy Marine Fisheries Greg Wlshusen Sob Jamieson (acting) • General Services Land Resources — Maternal-Child Health Laird Davison Charles Gardner Dr. Ann Wblte Museum cf Natural Sciences Personnel — Minority Health Dr. Betsy cennett Ann Ccbb Radiation Protection Barbara Pullen-Smith Oayne Brown Public Health Nursing Parks 4 Recreation Solid Waste Mgmt. (vacant) Dr. Phil McKnelly Bill Meyer Asst. State Health Director Chris Hoke Soil 4 Water Conservation _ Waste Reduction Environmental Health Dewey Ectts Regional Managers Gary Hunt (vacant) Water Resources Health & Environ. Stat. Zoological Park Asheville John Morris Delton Atkinson Dr. David Jones Nann Guthrie _ Fayetteville Health Education Andy McCall Amin Khalil _ MooresviDe Laboratory Services Diane Long Dr. Samuel Merritt _ Raleigh Post Mortem Medicolegal Examination Boyce Hudson Dr. John Buns _ Washington Local Health Services (vacant) Nancy Smith _ Wilmington Bob Jamieson _ Winston-Salem 2/95 Leesha Fuller IV