Upper Elementary
Explore our resources for students in upper elementary school. These resources include the Investi-gator journal, a publication written especially for 4th and 5th grade students that follows the format of our Natural Inquirer journals; activities; lesson plans; coloring pages; and more!
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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator – Spanish
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…By the Light of the Silvery Minnow: Can Young Minnows Be Taught About Their Natural Foods?
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and faster. This has created problems for the Rio Grande silvery... -
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that…That’s a Humdinger! Black-Chinned Hummingbird Nesting in Response to Forest Treatments
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that live in riparian forests. The scientists wanted to know if... -
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…The Lands of Time: Understanding Land Grants in New Mexico
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies... -
Plague is an infectious disease that is transmitted to other mammals by fleas. Prairie dogs are particularly susceptible to plague.…Prairie Dog Days: How Fleas Transmit the Plague and its Effects on Gunnison’s Prairie Dog
Plague is an infectious disease that is transmitted to other mammals by fleas. Prairie dogs are particularly susceptible to plague. The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out... -
Identifying which species may be the most vulnerable to a changing climate is important. This information can help people make…Wild Ways: Assessing How Climate Change May Affect Certain Wildlife
Identifying which species may be the most vulnerable to a changing climate is important. This information can help people make decisions about how to best manage the land. It can... -
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water…Streaming Live: How Do Streams Affect How Well Trees Use Water?
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water use efficiency of trees growing away from intermittent and ephemeral... -
Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including…Amphibious Assault: How Climate Change May Affect Amphibian Breeding
Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including how many young an animal has and how often. If... -
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…Frozen Food: How Glaciers Provide Food for Animals That Live in the Ocean
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could...
