Monographs
Monographs focus on a single research article. Some monographs are part of a series, like the Pollinators, Moon Trees, or Time Warp series. Written for a middle school audience, these publications include reflection questions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, & more.
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In the second monograph in the Moon Trees Series, learn about a civic science project where middle and high school…In the second monograph in the Moon Trees Series, learn about a civic science project where middle and high school students collected moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington….
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The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of…
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This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will…This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will learn about how different vacant lot treatments in Philadelphia impacted…
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In “Grow Where You’re Planted,” students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival,…In “Grow Where You’re Planted,” students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and bud development timing. As part of the Moon…
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The “To Harvest or Not to Harvest” monograph examines research about sustainably harvesting black cohosh in the wild. This monograph…The “To Harvest or Not to Harvest” monograph examines research about sustainably harvesting black cohosh in the wild. This monograph also includes information on agroforestry and food forests. “To Harvest…
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“The Bee Frequency” monograph examines research about how the frequency of lawn mowing may affect bee populations. Learn more about…“The Bee Frequency” monograph examines research about how the frequency of lawn mowing may affect bee populations. Learn more about the research as well as building your own pollinator garden…
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The “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph…The “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph looks at how prairie strips affect biodiversity.
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The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about…The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about the gopher tortoise!
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The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about…The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
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Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series.…Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series. In “Batter Up!”, learn about how engineers designed a test…