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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The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What is the geographic range of an animal? Materials (per student…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…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…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…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!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…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. -
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well…“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... -
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…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. -
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future…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…In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career.
