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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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From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the…From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the importance of their conservation, this module is designed to explore... -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting... -
Everyone needs fresh water to live, but fresh water is limited and precious. Learn about the importance of fresh water,…Everyone needs fresh water to live, but fresh water is limited and precious. Learn about the importance of fresh water, watersheds, the water cycle, and more by watching these programs. -
Rolling acres of grassland used to stretch across the U.S. Historically the shortgrass, mixed-grass and tallgrass prairies covered about one-fifth…Rolling acres of grassland used to stretch across the U.S. Historically the shortgrass, mixed-grass and tallgrass prairies covered about one-fifth of North America. Today, much of the historic range of... -
After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge.…After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will use your senses to make... -
After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you’ll simulate the act of pollination using snack... -
After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will observe the land use context around... -
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals,…Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals, using our senses to identify animals, animal tracks and scat,... -
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors that…Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors that affect insects and arachnids in their ecosystems, the benefits insects... -
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors of…Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors of ecosystems, the difference between biodiversity and species abundance, and a...
