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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Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found…Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found most abundantly in urban areas are calcium and lead. The... -
Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs,…Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs, for example, generally require a certain number of degree days... -
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is…With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is very important that these water sources are protected. Part of... -
When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water,…When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water, however, goes down into the soil. The water that stays... -
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those…Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those experiences relate to their entire life. The scientists in this... -
As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees…As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees species may die and new species may move into the... -
In this study, scientists wanted to examine how the harvest of horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay affects the red knot.…In this study, scientists wanted to examine how the harvest of horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay affects the red knot. The red knot is a migratory bird. The red knot... -
Denali National Park in Alaska has one of the largest reported golden eagle nesting populations. Golden eagles are legally protected…Denali National Park in Alaska has one of the largest reported golden eagle nesting populations. Golden eagles are legally protected to help the population survive. Park managers were not sure... -
The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the…The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the managers wanted to adapt their management priorities to fit the... -
The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected…The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected to participate in four backcountry and wilderness activities in 2060...
