2-3 Classroom Periods
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials:…
FACTivity – Batter Up
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials: Paper Plastic Straws Wooden popsicle sticks Toothpicks Natural items (sticks,...
In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The…
FACTivity – Lion in Wait
In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does...
In this FACTivity, you will think about how you live and what artifacts you would like an archaeologist to find…
FACTivity – The Whole Kit and Kaboodle
In this FACTivity, you will think about how you live and what artifacts you would like an archaeologist to find one day to help explain the time period you live...
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the difference between how much water is transpired by different…
FACTivity – Tropic Topic
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the difference between how much water is transpired by different types of plant leaves during the day? Materials (for each...
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires…
FACTivity – Knock on Wood
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of...
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…
Lesson Plan – Cream of the Crop
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they will complete a hands-on fact-based activity demonstrating the importance and...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How might climate change affect species in my state? Materials: Access…
FACTivity – Wild Ways
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How might climate change affect species in my state? Materials: Access to the internet or field guides to research local animals
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history.
Lesson Plan – Wilderness 50
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history.
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You…
FACTivity – That’s a Humdinger!
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You will act as an ornithologist while learning to identify birds...
Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring…
Virtual Learning Adventure – Nature Health Benefits LIVE
Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring you Nature Health Benefits LIVE! Learn about a research study...