Insects
Learn more about bark beetles, termites, the hemlock wooly adelgid, invasive insects, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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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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Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in…Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in forest ecosystems. Scientists in this research try to understand the…
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Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more…
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This monograph examines research done in the Coweeta Experimental Forest. In 1934, research began in this forest that looked at…This monograph examines research done in the Coweeta Experimental Forest. In 1934, research began in this forest that looked at how forests affect the streams that flow through them. In…
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Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle, that includes staying…Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle, that includes staying “supercool,” or dormant, for most of their life. The scientists…
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Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants and biodiversity. The scientists in this study were interested in... -
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United…In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United States.
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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) 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 (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... -
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more...
