Upper Elementary
Explore our resources for students in upper elementary school. These resources include the Investi-gator journal, a publication written especially for 4th and 5th grade students that follows the format of our Natural Inquirer journals; activities; lesson plans; coloring pages; and more!
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Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be…Lesson Plan – Question Cube
Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…Lesson Plan – I Could Be Happy All Day Doing…
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers. -
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well…Lesson Plan – Stealing Bundles
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well as introduce students to the diversity of people who are... -
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future…Lesson Plan – Make A Scientist or Engineer Card
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer. -
In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and…Lesson Plan – Make A Course Catalog
In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career. -
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists…Lesson Plan – Go Fish!
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists in the same field. The first player with 5 sets... -
In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of…Lesson Plan – Career Study
In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of different science and engineering careers, students create a character in... -
The Sample Pack contains one copy of 10 editions/monographs published in English. You may also choose to order a Sample…Sample Pack
The Sample Pack contains one copy of 10 editions/monographs published in English. You may also choose to order a Sample Pack of Spanish editions which contains 8 Spanish editions.
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Welcome to Nature Health Benefits LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the…Video – Nature Health Benefits LIVE Q&A (Episode 4)
Welcome to Nature Health Benefits LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer! Episode 4 is all about YOU! Viewers sent... -
Welcome to Nature Health Benefits LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the…Video – Can Greening Vacant Lots Affect Mental Health? (Episode 3)
Welcome to Nature Health Benefits LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer! In this 3rd episode of Nature Health Benefits...
