Curated OER
How Acid Rain is Measured and Monitored in the U.S.
Explain how acid rain is measured. They discover how acid rain is monitored in the United States. They compare locally measured pH or rain with that of Great Smoky mountains. They perform Ph tests on rainfall they collect.
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The Debate Over North Shore Road
Students examine the impact of the North Shore Road Project in North Carolina. In this environmental science lesson, students share their views regarding this environmental issue. They compare and contrast the map of the Great Smoky...
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Tennessee Vocabulary
In this recognizing proper nouns about the state of Tennessee activity, students read the names in the word bank and match them with their descriptions. Students match 10 answers.
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Teaching with Primary Sources Across Tennessee
Students examine Gee's Bend Alabama. In this resettlement lesson, students view a series of photographs taken of Gee's Bend Alabama. Students will write a series of newspaper articles based on the images, that exemplify the evolution of...
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Tennessee Word Search
For this Tennessee word search worksheet, students find a total of 10 words/phrases related to the state of Tennessee. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Tennessee Alphabet Activity
In this Tennessee worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 10 words related to the state of Tennessee, writing them on lines provided. Words/phrases appear in a word box at the bottom of the page.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State: Still More Plate Tectonics, the Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park of North Carolina and Tennessee includes 16 mountains over 6,000 feet (about 2,000 m) high, making this generally the highest region in North America east of the Mississippi River. Gatlinburg is a...
PBS
Pbs: The National Parks: Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Peruse this two page overview of the history of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park featured in a PBS documentary, while exploring the "hidden" stories of the minorities that helped to create this spectacular park.
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National Park Service: Great Smoky Mountains
Visit "America's Most Visited National Park. "Provides maps, weather, and park activities.
Other
Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau
Describes attractions and places to visit in the Smoky Mountains.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Take a Deep Breath on the Appalachian Trail
A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. They will examine spreadsheet data on air quality in Great Smoky National Parks, and solve problems using ratio and proportion. The exercises will help them to...
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Unesco: United States of America: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species, including almost as many trees (130 natural species) as in all of Europe. Many endangered animal species are also found...
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is in Cherokee, North Carolina. We strongly recommend you go there. Cherokee is directly across the Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg. And if you want to learn about the Cherokees and their culture,...
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Gorp: Using Clouds to Forecast the Weather
This resource provides information on the four main types of clouds that form in the atmosphere. There are high clouds, middle clouds, low clouds and clouds with vertical development.