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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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... -
The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the…The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the scientists wanted to examine dead trees that they found above... -
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult…If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult to survive. Big changes in a stream’s daytime temperature as... -
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... -
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect Carolina Bay Wetlands.What Goes Around Comes Around: How Long-Term Weather Patterns Affect Plants in Carolina Bay Wetlands
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect Carolina Bay Wetlands. -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species.…Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species. If scientists can predict the spread of invasive species, the...
