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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Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study... -
One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States…One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States has come from other sources of energy, such as petroleum,... -
The Forest Products Laboratory, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a place where scientists work to develop wood products for human…The Forest Products Laboratory, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a place where scientists work to develop wood products for human use. The scientists at this laboratory develop processes for making... -
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small... -
Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and…Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and other plant materials. These earthworms tunnel and eat through soil,... -
Throughout history, humans have cut down trees and planted trees to meet their needs. This is one of the benefits…Throughout history, humans have cut down trees and planted trees to meet their needs. This is one of the benefits of trees! If humans remove more trees than they plant,... -
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of carbon…In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing the world’s climate to... -
Forests provide many benefits to people and other animals. For forests to provide these benefits, however, they must be managed…Forests provide many benefits to people and other animals. For forests to provide these benefits, however, they must be managed so that they remain healthy and sustainable. Although there are... -
The scientists in this study wanted to know how rising levels of carbon dioxide in the troposphere might affect the…The scientists in this study wanted to know how rising levels of carbon dioxide in the troposphere might affect the amount of carbon sent belowground by trees and made available... -
Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under…Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under different climates. Another reason is that human activities have changed...
