1 Classroom Period
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes...
In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes…
In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes or similarly sized boxes, lined with plastic Four squares of...
In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to…
In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to determine how the plants are adapted to their native environments....
Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the…
Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the green leaves or needles, of a plant. The amount of...
In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to…
In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to determine how the plants are adapted to their native environments....
In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes…
In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes or other small containers, lined with plastic A trowel or...
In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from…
In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from the forested one they prefer. When tree harvesting occurs, the...
In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes…
In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes or other small containers, lined with plastic A trowel or...
Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years,…
Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years, outdoor activities like skiing have been growing in popularity, with...
In this FACTivity, you are going to discover whether a sample of your class can represent the whole class. You…
In this FACTivity, you are going to discover whether a sample of your class can represent the whole class. You will conduct a short survey about recreational activities and compare...
