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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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... -
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What does photographic evidence appear to tell us about glaciers over…FACTivity – Frozen Food
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What does photographic evidence appear to tell us about glaciers over the last century? Materials: Lined paper Pencil Glacier photos (included)... -
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What is the geographic range of an animal? Materials (per student…FACTivity – There’s Snow Place Like Home (Investi-gator)
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What is the geographic range of an animal? Materials (per student or group): Animal field guides that include range maps Two... -
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the different ways that seeds move? How can models…FACTivity – Seed Ya Later!
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the different ways that seeds move? How can models help us better understand how something happens? Materials: Six pieces... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How are human life and frog life similar, and how are…FACTivity – Amphibious Assault
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How are human life and frog life similar, and how are they different? Materials: Paper Pencils Crayons or markers for illustrations -
In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer article and write a letter to the scientist, asking for…Lesson Plan – Write A Scientist
In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer article and write a letter to the scientist, asking for clarification on at least four questions. Note: This lesson plan... -
50 Trees, 50 Years Learn the history of the Capitol Christmas Tree through these coloring pages!Capitol Christmas Tree Coloring Pages
50 Trees, 50 Years Learn the history of the Capitol Christmas Tree through these coloring pages! -
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. -
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. -
“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...
