2-3 Classroom Periods

Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their…
Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their classmates. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural...

Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be…
Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.

In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a…
In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a Natural Inquirer Reader. After reading the article, you will use...

In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they…
In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they will complete a double-entry graphic organizer where they will note...

In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below…
In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below you will find articles, questions, and activities explaining different invasive...

Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade…
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade level, (Pre-K to 2nd, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School)...

Present students with a question, then give them a guide of internet resources to analyze and answer the question. Below…
Present students with a question, then give them a guide of internet resources to analyze and answer the question. Below is a list of possible questions and associated internet resource...

Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson…
Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.

Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any…
Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.

This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future…
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer.