Topics Related to Structure and function
Phenomenon Description: A large mass of fire ants floating on top of floodwaters.Location: Columbus CountyGrade Level or Course: 4th gradeQuestion: How do fire ants create floating rafts during floods? Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function Science Domain: Life Science
Phenomenon Description: The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) has specialized leaves that snap shut to capture and digest insects, which the plant uses for nutrients. Location: Found in the subtropical wetlands of NC and SC, Carolina Beach State Park, Wilmington, NC Grade Level or Course: Grade 6
Phenomenon Description: Leaves with different sizes, shapes and colors. Location: Wake County, Wake Forest Grade Level or Course: KindergartenQuestion: Are all leaves the same? Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function Other related questions:Why are some leaves smooth and others are bumpy or jagged? Why do leaves fall to the ground? Science Domain: Life Science
Phenomenon Description: Waste vapor is released from Harris Nuclear Power Plant's cooling tower.Location: Wake, Harris Nuclear Power Plant Grade Level or Course: Physical Science