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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Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water…Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water quality which need restoration. -
Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this…Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this study, the scientists wanted to determine how spotted knapweed affects... -
Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic…Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic Ocean. These fishes have been seen in a wide range... -
The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The…The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The data submitted are put into computer programs that create “Did... -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more... -
Mussels are very sensitive to changes in the environment which makes them good indicators of the health of an aquatic…Mussels are very sensitive to changes in the environment which makes them good indicators of the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Mussel shells, like growth rings from a tree, can... -
Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists…Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists know this type of pollution exists, but it is difficult... -
Particulate organic matter (POM), which consists of small pieces of twigs, leaves, soil, and other items found in the water,…Particulate organic matter (POM), which consists of small pieces of twigs, leaves, soil, and other items found in the water, is an important component of an ecosystem and the food...
