Eighth Grade Materials

Wave, Surf, Currents, and Sand: the Equilibrium Defining Barrier Islands
Through observation and examination of the history of the NC barrier islands, students will uncover the forces behind the migration of the Outer Banks and what this means for human development.

Objectives: 5.03, 5.05

Wind, Waves, Currents, and Beaches Activity (134 KB)

Full Book (4.8 MB)
(The activities are in the process of being finished, but the information sections are complete.)

 

Horse Story: the Horses of Shackleford Banks
Students will learn about the history of the herd of horses on Shackleford Banks and understand how the survive in the wild.

Objective: 5.02

Perspectives on the Shackleford Horses Activity (41 KB)
Perspectives on the Shackleford Horses Questions (35 KB)
Horse Speak Activity (45 KB)
Horse Speak Students' Page (84 KB)

Full Book (5.8 MB)

 

Preservation vs. Utilization: a Park Service Debate
Students will explore both sides of this issue as they build their arguments for a debate.

Objectives: 9.01, 9.03

National Parks in America Activity (23 KB)
Superintendent for a Day Activity (25 KB)
Preservation vs. Utilization Debate Activity (25 KB)
Preservation vs. Utilization Debate Data Sheet (17 KB)

Full Book (408 KB)

 

Marine Ecosystem Health: the Water Cycle, Pollution, and the Scientific Method

Using Cape Lookout as an example, students will identify the major elements of the water cycle and how this process is important to people biologically and politically.

Objectives: 1.01 - 1.10, 3.02, 3.02, 3.07, 3.08

Water Cycle Vocabulary (27 KB)
Using the Scientific Method (26 KB)

Water Infiltration and Discharge Activity (On-site) (35 KB)

Where Does Our Water Come From? Activity (On-site) (31 KB)

Building on the Shore Activity (On-site) (34 KB)

Water Consumption Journaling Activity (33 KB)

Full Book (1.5 MB)