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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Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is…Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is found in the Hawaiian Islands. The wood from this tree... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning about birds living in different sized kīpuka on the island of…The scientists in this study were interested in learning about birds living in different sized kīpuka on the island of Hawai‘i. Kīpuka are like islands of forest surrounded by hardened... -
The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned…The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned by Kamehameha Schools, which is dedicated to preserving traditional Hawaiian... -
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and…From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and northeast of Australia. A fast-growing tree, albizia now grows all... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across…In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across a large area of land. They chose the island of... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem…Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In... -
A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet.…A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also…In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,...
