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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Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is... -
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its native range of northern China and Korea, here in the... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills the tree. In this study, the student scientists are trying... -
In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned…In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned owl. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition... -
In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful…In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful invading new areas. (This article is part of the Student... -
The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition of Natural... -
Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held…Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held within particular natural areas. Trees play a role in the...
