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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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... -
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... -
Sudden oak death is a new disease of trees and plants in the United States and Europe. Although scientists are not certain,…Sudden oak death is a new disease of trees and plants in the United States and Europe. Although scientists are not certain, they believe the fungus-like organism that causes sudden oak death was brought... -
In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United…In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United States from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s. To control the... -
The pine shoot beetle is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The pine shoot beetle was brought…The pine shoot beetle is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The pine shoot beetle was brought to the United States from Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. The... -
The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and…The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and has spread into natural areas where it is not native. When... -
The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar…The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar to the way these trout had affected the mountain yellow-legged frog population....
