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Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that…
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that you are making these drawings for a younger child to...

After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken…
After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken from the article; explain what each image represents by writing...

A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables.…
A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables. Learn more about food forests and, in particular, Browns Mill...

Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and…
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and shrubs with crops or animal production is to create environmental,...

Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they…
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they break less frequently. Discover what has changed since this earlier...

A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament.
A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament.

Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations.
Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations.

Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present…
Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present the same subject. Compare and contrast these two images. What...

In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists.…
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists. Knowing that elk often eat quaking aspen, the scientist asked:...

Try this vocabulary word challenge. Fill out the provided graphic organizer answering questions about a glossary term.
Try this vocabulary word challenge. Fill out the provided graphic organizer answering questions about a glossary term.