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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Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of…Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of trees as they respond to a changing climate. The scientists... -
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans…Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these... -
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more…Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more cycles of freezing and thawing. The scientists wondered what would... -
Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When…Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When chlorophyll, which is green, begins to break down in leaves,... -
In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal.…In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. One of the extra products created by burning fossil fuels... -
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well…During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well as how you can investigate what animals live near you.... -
This program in the FSNatureLIVE series explores real wildfire case studies by asking: what started them, how much damage did…This program in the FSNatureLIVE series explores real wildfire case studies by asking: what started them, how much damage did they cause, and how can YOU prevent them from happening... -
Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring…Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring you Nature Health Benefits LIVE! Learn about a research study... -
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy...
