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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Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that…Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that you are making these drawings for a younger child to... -
After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken…After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken from the article; explain what each image represents by writing... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest…In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included) Writing utensil Large quantity of an... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials:…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials: Paper Plastic Straws Wooden popsicle sticks Toothpicks Natural items (sticks,... -
Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations.Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations. -
Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present…Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present the same subject. Compare and contrast these two images. What... -
In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the…In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the best barrier options to protect quaking aspen forests. Materials: Pencils... -
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What similarities and differences do you notice between bird songs? How…The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What similarities and differences do you notice between bird songs? How does the way a song sounds have an effect on... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How many birds do I notice in my schoolyard habitat? Materials:…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How many birds do I notice in my schoolyard habitat? Materials: Bird Observation Tally Sheet (included) Pencil Clip board Binoculars (optional)... -
In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The…In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does...
