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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Almost everyone in the United States enjoys outdoor recreation, which is an activity that is done outside for fun and…Almost everyone in the United States enjoys outdoor recreation, which is an activity that is done outside for fun and enjoyment. Unless we understand what kinds of outdoor recreation activities... -
Red-cockaded woodpeckers are an endangered species that live in areas from eastern Texas all the way to the Atlantic coast.…Red-cockaded woodpeckers are an endangered species that live in areas from eastern Texas all the way to the Atlantic coast. Not much is known about what red-cockaded woodpeckers eat. Without... -
Red-cockaded woodpeckers are an endangered species that live in areas from eastern Texas all the way to the Atlantic coast.…Red-cockaded woodpeckers are an endangered species that live in areas from eastern Texas all the way to the Atlantic coast. Not much is known about what red-cockaded woodpeckers eat. Without... -
Wildland fires occur both purposefully and by accident. Purposeful fires include fires set by individuals to remove fallen leaves or…Wildland fires occur both purposefully and by accident. Purposeful fires include fires set by individuals to remove fallen leaves or other debris. Often, foresters set small, controlled fires on purpose,... -
Almost everyone in the United States enjoys outdoor recreation, which is an activity that is done outside for fun and…Almost everyone in the United States enjoys outdoor recreation, which is an activity that is done outside for fun and enjoyment. Unless we understand what kinds of outdoor recreation activities... -
Forestry operations depend on the continuous supply of healthy tree seedlings. Seedlings are small trees grown from seeds in nurseries.…Forestry operations depend on the continuous supply of healthy tree seedlings. Seedlings are small trees grown from seeds in nurseries. To provide healthy seedlings, chemicals are applied to the soil... -
Many diseases affect the health of trees throughout the United States. One species affected in the eastern part of the…Many diseases affect the health of trees throughout the United States. One species affected in the eastern part of the country is the dogwood. The dogwood is affected by a... -
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the…Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the land, it is still important to understand the history and... -
Learn more about the past, present, and future of Moon Trees around the country!Learn more about the past, present, and future of Moon Trees around the country! -
Much of the white ash wood used to manufacture baseball bats comes from trees in Northern Pennsylvania and New York.…Much of the white ash wood used to manufacture baseball bats comes from trees in Northern Pennsylvania and New York. The white ash trees in these areas are experiencing problems....
