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The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is...
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,...
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to...
You will answer the following questions in the FACTivity: What are the ways different seeds move away from the parent…
You will answer the following questions in the FACTivity: What are the ways different seeds move away from the parent plant? What are the characteristics that enable seeds to travel...
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens…
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens the soil beneath and near the logs and stumps is...
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned...
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than...
This lesson plan introduces students to scientific abstracts. Students will analyze existing abstracts and then write their own. The lesson…
This lesson plan introduces students to scientific abstracts. Students will analyze existing abstracts and then write their own. The lesson plan includes graphic organizers and a word search. (This lesson...
In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful…
In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful invading new areas. (This article is part of the Student...
The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…
The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition of Natural...