Middle School
Explore our resources for middle school students, including the Natural Inquirer journals and monographs, as well as activities, lesson plans, learning modules, and much more!
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Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem…Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In... -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also…In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,... -
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into…As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they... -
A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet.…A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular,…The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular, the scientists wanted to see how wildfires over the past... -
The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore…The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore how the habitat of these trees might change in the... -
The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get…The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get if they gathered it in person. The scientists in this... -
Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from…Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about...
