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The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States.…
The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States. Rural areas are expected to experience more negative impacts from...
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists…
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists wanted to identify if forest management could affect streamflow. Second,...
A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat.…
A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat. The second range is the one where the species is...
The questions you will answer with this activity are: Why are trees managed differently? What are some of the differences…
The questions you will answer with this activity are: Why are trees managed differently? What are some of the differences in managed trees versus unmanaged trees? Materials: Blank sheet of...
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: “Do rising fuel prices affect the choices we make?”
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: “Do rising fuel prices affect the choices we make?”
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: How does the energy use involved in the construction of three homemade…
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: How does the energy use involved in the construction of three homemade bird baths compare when they are constructed? Materials: 12″ clay...
In this FACTivity, you will consider the source and availability of different types of energy for heating your school. There…
In this FACTivity, you will consider the source and availability of different types of energy for heating your school. There is an extension to this activity that requires access to...
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small...
The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag…
The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag of potato chips require more energy when it is produced...
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study...