1 Classroom Period
In this lesson plan, students will increase their reading comprehension, organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to explain concepts through…
In this lesson plan, students will increase their reading comprehension, organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to explain concepts through the use of a graphic organizer. The goal is to...
In this FACTivity, you will create a model of what happens to things in a river when a flood occurs.…
In this FACTivity, you will create a model of what happens to things in a river when a flood occurs. Scientists often create models to help them understand better how...
In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients…
In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients in the soils that are from decomposing salmon. The scientists...
In this FACTivity, you and your classmates will work together to analyze the research study and provide a brief presentation…
In this FACTivity, you and your classmates will work together to analyze the research study and provide a brief presentation on your findings to your classmates. The question you will...
Plague is an infectious disease that is transmitted to other mammals by fleas. Prairie dogs are particularly susceptible to plague.…
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...
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the 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...
In this FACTivity, you will explore a range of instruments used by scientists. You will then use your imagination to…
In this FACTivity, you will explore a range of instruments used by scientists. You will then use your imagination to create instruments that measure a range of classroom variables. The...
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that…
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…
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...
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…
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...