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Close Encounter with a Carolina Bay. Jones Lake State Park: an Environmental Education Learning Experience Designed for Grades 6-8 DOCUMENT RESUME ED 376 043 SE 054 743 AUTHOR Helms, J. Christopher; Corbett, .obert J. TITLE Close Encounter With a Carolina Bay. Jones Lake State Park: An Environmental Education Learning Experience Designed for Grades 6-8. INSTITUTION North Carolina State Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Raleigh. Div. of Parks and Recreation. PUB DATE Apr 94 NOTE 47p.; For related guides, see SE 054 736-744 and SE 054 746. AVAILABLE FROMNorth Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Use Instructional Materials (For Learner) (051) Guides Classroom Use Teaching Guides (For Teacher) (052) EDRS PRICE MFO1 /PCC2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS `Data Collection; Ecological Factors; *Ecology; Environmental Education; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; *Habitats; Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; *Parks; Science Activities; Science Education; Science Equipment; Temperature; *Water Quality IDENTIFIERS *Aquatic Life; Environmental Awareness; Hands On Experience; North Carolina State Parks System.; *pH ABSTRACT This activity guide, developed to provide hands-on environmental education activities geared to Jones Lake State Park in North Carolina, is targeted for grades 6,7, and 8 and meets curriculum objectives in the standard course of study established by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Three types of activities are included: pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit. The on-site activity is conducted at the park, while pre- and post-visit activities are designed for the classroom. Major concepts included are: water quality, data collection, pH, animal adaptations, and geomorphology of a Carolina bay lake. Includes an introduction to the water cycle, a vocabulary list, scheduling worksheet, parental permission form, North Carolina Parks and Recreation program evaluation, sources of information on water resources, and information about Jones Lake State Park and Carolina bays. (MKR) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTEDBY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER(ERIC)... ?``'4', 2 BES1 COPY AVAILABLE "The bay lakes region of North Carolina is among the few of the states unique natural features to receive Ivor/divide attention." NC Division of Parks and Recreation State Lakes Master Plan Funding for this publication was generously provided by C P&L This Environmental Education Learning Experience was developed by J. Christopher Helms and Robert J. Corbett, Lead Interpretation & Education Ranger and Park Ranger 11 Jones Lake State Park N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Departmentof Environment. Health and Natural Resources 4111,7711117A James B. I lunt. Jr. Jonathan B. Howes Governor [DE Ir--INIIF-7C Secretary iii Other Contributors... Park volunteers: The N.C. Department of Public Instruction: The N.C. Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resources: and the many individuals and agencies who assisted in the review of this publication. 5()0 copies of this public document Ix ere printed at a cost of $1,750 or $3.50 per copy ®Printed on recycled paper. 4-94 7, iv 1. Introduction Introduction to the North C'arolina State ParksSystem 1.1 Introduction to Jones Lake State Park 1.1 introduction to the Activity Packet for Jones LakeState Park 1.5 Introduction to Carolina Bays 1.6 Introduction to the Water C\ elc 1.9 ") I 2. Activity. Summary. 3. Pre-Visit Activity '1 Water Quality Testing Procedures 3.1 4. On-Site Activity "1 Water Quality TestinL, 4.1 5. Post-Visit Activity "1 How's Your Wate:. 5 1 6. Vocabulary 0.1 7. References 7.1 8. Forms 8.1 9. Notes 9.1 3 Introduction to the North Carolina State Parks System preserving and protecting The North Carolina State As one of North Carolina's North Carolina's natural Parks System has now been principal conservation agen- resources is actually a rela- established for more than three cies. the Division of Parks and tively new idea. The seeds of quarters of a century. What Recreation is responsible for the conservation movement started out as one small plot of the more than 125,000 acres were planted early in the 20th public land has grown into 59 that make up our state parks century when cititens were properties across the state, in- system. The Division man- alerted to the devastation of cluding parks. recreation areas, ages these resources for the Mount Mitchell. Logging trails. rivers, lakes and natural safe enjoyment of the public was destroying a well-known and protects and preserves landmark - the highest' peak them as a part of the heritage east 01 the Ni ississippi. As we will pass on to generations the magnificent forests of to come. this mile-high peak fell to An important component the lumbermen's axe. alarmed of our stewardship of these citiiens began to voice r,... lands is education. Through their objections. Gover- our interpretation and environ- nor Locke Craig joined mental education services. them in their efforts to the Division of Parks and save Mount Mitchell. Recreation strives to offer Together they convinced enlightening programs which the legislature to pass a bill lead to an understanding and establishing Mount Mitchell areas. This vast network of app.ciation of our natural as the first state park of North land boasts some of the most resources. The goal of our Carolina. That was in 1915. beautiful scenery in the world environmental education and offers endless recreation program is to generate an opportunities. But our state awareness in all individuals parks system offers much more which cultivates responsible than scenery and recreation. stewardship of the earth. Our lands and waters contain unique and valuable archaeo- logical, geological and biologi- cal resources that are important pails of our natural heritage. For more information contact: N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 a 919/ 733-4181 .lone. I.ahe Sidle Park. M April 1994 Tones Lake State Park in acres or more become property This property was turned J Bladen County covers of the state of North Carolina over to the state of North 2208 acres, including two for the use and benefit of all its Carolina July 1. 1939. for natural lakes. Jones Lake. the people. Additional legislation operation under a lease agree- park's namesake, is about 224 in 1929 designated lakes of 50 ment. Jones Lake opened in acres and Salters Lake is 315 acres or more as state property. the summer of 1939 as the first acres. Jones Lake State Park The depressed economic state park for blacks in North is located four (-t) miles north times of the thirties provided Carolina. The park achieved of Elizabethtown on NC High- the impetus for many state immediate popularity and in way 242. parks. In order to create jobs. later years, like all other North Jones Lake was once the federal government poured Carolina State Parks, was de- known as Woodward's Lake. millions of dollars into the segregated. In October. 1954, for Samuel Woodward, a field of conservation. For the land was given to the state Justice of the Peace in the state parks. this assistance cre- by the federal government. mid-1700's. It was renamed ated a tremendous amount of Today, the park's recre- for Isaac Jones. a landowner development and land acquisi- ational activities center around who donated a tract of land tion. The federal government Jones Lake, while Salters Lake on which Elizabethtown was purchased submarginal farm is maintained as a natural area established in 1773. Salters lands in the area, which were and used for educational and Lake got its name from Sallie managed from 1936-39 by scientific study. Permits for Salter, a Revolutionary War the Resettlement Administra- entry to Salters Lake Natural heroine who spied on the tion. On this land, using local Area may be obtained at the Tories encamped in town. talents and materials. the Jones Lake State Park office. Statewide interest in the hay Resettlement Administration Facilities at Jones Lake in- lakes emerged in 1827-28 and developed a recreation center clude: a 20-site family camp- 1911 when legislation prohib- at Jones Lake. A large bath- ground with a modern bath- ited private ownership of land house. beach, picnic grounds house: a day-use area with covered by lake waters and and refreshment stand were picnic tables: a protected further established that any constructed. All of these swimming area which is open lake in Bladen. Columbus and buildings have since been from Memorial Day to Labor Cumberland counties of 5(t) replaced. Day: changing areas and Chain pickerel 10 Jones I.ake State Park. NC 1.2 April 1994 showers: and an interpretive species of fish are present. Scheduling a Trip stand where you may learn The most abundant fish are 1. To make a reservation, con- more about the Carolina yellow perch. with chain pick- tact the park at least two weeks lakes and flora and fauna of erel, catfish. lake chubsuckers in advance. the area. A hiking trail follows and bluespottecl sunfish also 2. Complete the Scheduling the lakeshore about three miles present. Worksheet, located at the hack around .lones Lake. while a Program Options of this activity packet on page shorter self-guided nature loop 8. I. and return it to the park as is also adjacent to the day-use Jones Lake State Park is an excellent place to teach soon as possible. area. ecology, environmental issues. 3. Research activity permits Jones Lake State Park biology, conservation and may be required for sampling contains a number of plant earth science. as well as a fun activities. If your group plans communities. Evergreens. place to enjoy recreational to collect any plant.
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