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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When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species…When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species live in the United States. Unlike social honey bees, many... -
One of the important jobs of the Forest Service is to oversee restoration projects for forests, grasslands, and watersheds that…One of the important jobs of the Forest Service is to oversee restoration projects for forests, grasslands, and watersheds that have been harvested, damaged by wildfire, or otherwise disturbed. An... -
The first and second generation of Moon Trees sprouted out of a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and NASA.…The first and second generation of Moon Trees sprouted out of a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and NASA. Learn more about the history of the Moon Tree projects,... -
In recent years, Woodsy Owl has begun encouraging everyone to “Open Your Eyes, Be Climate Wise.” This statement means being…In recent years, Woodsy Owl has begun encouraging everyone to “Open Your Eyes, Be Climate Wise.” This statement means being aware of the impacts of a changing climate on forests... -
Learn more about the different types of pollinators and how they are able to pollinate plants.Learn more about the different types of pollinators and how they are able to pollinate plants. -
Tallgrass prairie is an ecosystem that once covered 150 million acres of North America, including Iowa, its surrounding States, and…Tallgrass prairie is an ecosystem that once covered 150 million acres of North America, including Iowa, its surrounding States, and even Texas and Canada. Today, however, only 4 percent of... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Argonne EFR was established in 1947 and is located... -
Even a small garden of native plants is enough to support a host of pollinator species. Learn more about how…Even a small garden of native plants is enough to support a host of pollinator species. Learn more about how you can create your own pollinator garden. -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Black Hills Experimental Forest is 1,376 hectares in the... -
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic.…As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic. Forest Service scientists have long been interested in wildland fire....
