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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In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below…Learning Module – Invasive Species
In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below you will find articles, questions, and activities explaining different invasive... -
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade…Learning Module – Climate Change
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade level, (Pre-K to 2nd, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School)... -
From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the…Learning Module – Caves & Karst
From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the importance of their conservation, this module is designed to explore... -
Scientists have discovered a new ant species! We need your help naming it! Created with scientists from the Southern Research…Activity – Feeling Antsy
Scientists have discovered a new ant species! We need your help naming it! Created with scientists from the Southern Research Station who discovered a new species of ant, this handout... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How is the current situation in the southern African nation of…FACTivity – The Lands of Time
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How is the current situation in the southern African nation of Botswana similar to and different from the historic land grant... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does the decline of prairie dogs affect the prairie food…FACTivity – Prairie Dog Days
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does the decline of prairie dogs affect the prairie food web? Materials: Ecosystem Food Web handout (included) Pencil An extension... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How might climate change affect species in my state? Materials: Access…FACTivity – Wild Ways
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How might climate change affect species in my state? Materials: Access to the internet or field guides to research local animals -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How are diatoms important parts of an ecosystem? In this FACTivity…FACTivity – By the Light of the Silvery Minnow
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How are diatoms important parts of an ecosystem? In this FACTivity you will create your own model of a diatom. Materials:... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You…FACTivity – That’s a Humdinger!
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You will act as an ornithologist while learning to identify birds... -
Find 15 minutes this week to go outside and be active. For example, take a bike ride, throw a frisbee,…Activity – Outdoor Challenge 1
Find 15 minutes this week to go outside and be active. For example, take a bike ride, throw a frisbee, or walk. If you can’t get outside this week, find...
