North Carolina Atlas of Phenomena Submission Form

Submitted by dlfaison on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 14:00

As you document phenomena, please be mindful of your personal safety. Respect public and private property and follow local, state and federal laws and ordinances. OutdoorNC has helpful guidance on safely exploring the state based on Leave No Trace Principles Outdoor NC: Stewardship for North Carolina Outdoors

To submit a phenomenon for consideration, complete the following form in its entirety and email photos (maximum of two) to NCAtlas@lists.deq.nc.gov. Providing detailed and accurate information ensures your submission can be thoughtfully reviewed and potentially added to the Atlas.

Thank you for contributing to the NC Atlas of Phenomena! We appreciate your contribution to this collaborative effort to showcase the science of North Carolina.

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First Name

Last Name

School, agency or organization email

Name of your school, agency or organization

Provide a brief description of the phenomenon. This should be a simple observation, not an explanation.

Provide the location (county) of the phenomenon.

Where in North Carolina is this phenomenon observed? (e.g., city, town, park, forest, garden, nature center, science museum, etc.) Please obscure or generalize location data when sharing observations of sensitive or protected species.

Choose the crosscutting concept that best relates to your phenomenon.

Identify the science domain(s) connected to the standard(s) and objective(s) provided.

Earth and Space Science

Life Science

Physical Science

Which grade or course does this phenomenon represent?

Provide the NC Standard(s) and Objective(s) that aligns to the phenomenon. Refer to the K-12 Science Standards Hub.

Refer to the K-12 Science Standards Hub

Provide links to reliable, open sources for information that explain the phenomenon. These can be websites, short videos or articles.

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Add resource links

I understand that I must email a photo of the phenomenon to NCAtlas@lists.deq.nc.gov for my entry to be accepted.