Articles
Explore a variety of topics in our article library. Each article in a monograph or journal is based on a published, peer-reviewed study and includes an activity, reflection questions, and more. Articles in our Readers introduce the work of a scientist to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and…Grow Where You’re Planted – Testing How New Planting Elevations Affect Jeffrey and Ponderosa Pines
In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and bud development timing. -
The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks…Where the Sidewalk Ends – Visitor Use of Natural and Landscaped Areas in Urban Parks
The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks vary between landscaped and natural areas of New York City... -
Woodsy Owl would like you to meet Dr. Hoagland, a biological scientist and Tribal relations specialist at the Rocky Mountain…Meet Dr. Hoagland!
Woodsy Owl would like you to meet Dr. Hoagland, a biological scientist and Tribal relations specialist at the Rocky Mountain Research Station, in “Meet Dr. Hoagland!” Learn about Dr. Hoagland’s... -
In this research, the scientists wanted to describe and summarize the forests managed for conservation in the Federated States of Micronesia,…Tropical Four-est Inventory – Using Measurement to Understand the Condition of Forests in Micronesia
In this research, the scientists wanted to describe and summarize the forests managed for conservation in the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands and compare... -
The scientists in this study were interested in two questions: (1) How are tamaligi trees impacting the native forests in…The Plot Thickens – How Native Trees Responded to the Removal of an Unwanted Tree Species in Forest Study Plots
The scientists in this study were interested in two questions: (1) How are tamaligi trees impacting the native forests in the National Park of American Samoa? and (2) How are... -
The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea…My Sediments Exactly! – Can Mangrove Forest Sediments Keep up With Rising Sea Level?
The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea level rise. -
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes…Patchwork – Using Forest Patches to Help With Forest Restoration in Palau
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes for the restoration of native forest in the Lake Ngardok... -
Scientists investigated how typhoons impacted the importance of microorganisms in sesarmid crab diets. The scientists also wanted to discover whether…Welcome to McMangrove’s – Determining the Importance of Mangrove Leaves in a Tree Crab’s Diet
Scientists investigated how typhoons impacted the importance of microorganisms in sesarmid crab diets. The scientists also wanted to discover whether the mangrove leaves were a more important food source than... -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students will…Meet Dr. Warwell!
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students will meet Dr. Warwell and learn about his research with seeds... -
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…Knock on Wood: Understanding the Relationship Between the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, Longleaf Pine, Fire, and Carbon
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how...
