Phenomenon Description: The Shadow of the Bear is a seasonal optical illusion observed around sunset in mid-October through early November and late winter.Location: Jackson County, near Cashiers, NC, Whiteside Mountain Grade Level or Course: Grade 3
Phenomenon Description: Yellow dandelion plant in the middle of a grassy downtown area.Location: Halifax Mall, Raleigh, North CarolinaGrade Level or Course: Grade 3Question: How did the dandelions get there?Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and FunctionScience Domain: Life ScienceNC Standard(s): LS.3.2 Understand how plant structures aid in survival.