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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In this FACTivity, you will examine how different amounts of light affect another type of seed’s germination.In this FACTivity, you will examine how different amounts of light affect another type of seed’s germination. -
In this FACTivity, you will participate in a “rapid response” exercise. You will pretend you are scientists responding to the…In this FACTivity, you will participate in a “rapid response” exercise. You will pretend you are scientists responding to the news of an Asian long-horned beetle invasion in your town. -
In this FACTivity, we want you to think about what scents you really like and what scents you really do…In this FACTivity, we want you to think about what scents you really like and what scents you really do not like. -
In this FACTivity, you will explore whether it is in society’s interest to stock the Sierra Nevada lakes with fish…In this FACTivity, you will explore whether it is in society’s interest to stock the Sierra Nevada lakes with fish or to stop stocking the lakes. -
In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from…In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from a nun moth invasion. You will answer the following question:... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn about the American chestnut tree and compare its story to the threat of sudden…In this FACTivity, you will learn about the American chestnut tree and compare its story to the threat of sudden oak death disease . -
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history.This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history. -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “Should forest managers allow mountain biking in potential wilderness areas?” To…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “Should forest managers allow mountain biking in potential wilderness areas?” To answer this question, you will read background information about the... -
After reading “Pack to Back,” test your knowledge with a word search.After reading “Pack to Back,” test your knowledge with a word search. -
After reading “Pack to Back,” test your understanding by completing this eyeChallenge. Explain what each of these photos from the…After reading “Pack to Back,” test your understanding by completing this eyeChallenge. Explain what each of these photos from the monograph represents. You may write your explanations or participate in...
