2-3 Classroom Periods

In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle,…
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. They used the moss samples to both pinpoint pollution...

The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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...