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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Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave…Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave like other salmonids. Other salmonids had been found to swim... -
Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in…Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in this study was interested in exploring this idea because she... -
Until the early 1950s, people mined copper, gold, and silver in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana. During mining operations, the…Until the early 1950s, people mined copper, gold, and silver in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana. During mining operations, the soil near the surface was removed before the minerals were... -
In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are…In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are now mixed with conifer trees. Each year, fewer aspen-dominated stands... -
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees.... -
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes... -
Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the…Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the green leaves or needles, of a plant. The amount of... -
In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from…In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from the forested one they prefer. When tree harvesting occurs, the... -
Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years,…Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years, outdoor activities like skiing have been growing in popularity, with... -
When humans divert water from mountain streams, there is less water in the streams at certain times. The scientist in…When humans divert water from mountain streams, there is less water in the streams at certain times. The scientist in this study wanted to know whether stream channels are changed...
