Author Archives: Nissa McKinney
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New Year, New Features! One of the items on our wishlist when we were in the planning stages of the website overhaul was the ability to build your own “library” of resources...New Year, New Features! One of the items on our wishlist when we were in the planning stages of the website overhaul was the ability to build your own “library” of resources... -
Reader Strategies Blog Series In this series, we will be walking through some strategies for using the Natural Inquirer Readers with children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. Eac...Reader Strategies Blog Series In this series, we will be walking through some strategies for using the Natural Inquirer Readers with children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. Eac... -
As 2024 draws to a close, we at Natural Inquirer have been reflecting on this whirlwind year. We’ve been working for years (over 25 at this point!) to make quality science education m...As 2024 draws to a close, we at Natural Inquirer have been reflecting on this whirlwind year. We’ve been working for years (over 25 at this point!) to make quality science education m... -
Looking for something fun to keep students occupied after testing? Need a short take-home activity? Trying to keep kids entertained during bad weather? Natural Inquirer has lots of in-d...Looking for something fun to keep students occupied after testing? Need a short take-home activity? Trying to keep kids entertained during bad weather? Natural Inquirer has lots of in-d... -
Do you want to build a snowman? My snowman building skills are pretty weak, having lived most of my life in Georgia. But there’s still something magical about time spent outdoors ...Do you want to build a snowman? My snowman building skills are pretty weak, having lived most of my life in Georgia. But there’s still something magical about time spent outdoors ... -
Gathering data is an important step in scientific research. Depending on scientists’ research questions, data might include daily temperatures, the number of insects present in a given area, or a l...Gathering data is an important step in scientific research. Depending on scientists’ research questions, data might include daily temperatures, the number of insects present in a given area, or a l... -
Forest Products Week (October 20 – 26) is a time to highlight the importance of forest health and the many products that come from forests. Learn more about research into some of these forest p...Forest Products Week (October 20 – 26) is a time to highlight the importance of forest health and the many products that come from forests. Learn more about research into some of these forest p... -
One of our favorite weeks of the year, Bat Week is just around the corner! Bat Week is a great time to learn more about the role of bats in ecosystems around the world and about conserv...One of our favorite weeks of the year, Bat Week is just around the corner! Bat Week is a great time to learn more about the role of bats in ecosystems around the world and about conserv... -
Check out some highlights of what's back in stock! Inventory is finished (whew!), the warehouse is back open, and orders are returning to normal. We’ve received reprints ...Check out some highlights of what's back in stock! Inventory is finished (whew!), the warehouse is back open, and orders are returning to normal. We’ve received reprints ... -
Reader Strategies Blog Series In this series, we will be walking through some strategies for using the Natural Inquirer Readers with children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. Eac...Reader Strategies Blog Series In this series, we will be walking through some strategies for using the Natural Inquirer Readers with children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. Eac...
