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In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article,…
In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article, think about your daily water use. You use clean freshwater...
Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes…
Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes region, read about efforts to model changes to land use...
Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water…
Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water quality which need restoration.
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that…
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that you are making these drawings for a younger child to...
The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar…
The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar to the way these trout had affected the mountain yellow-legged frog population....
In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below…
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...
In this lesson plan, students learn about invasive species in their area and create brochures educating others about their characteristics.…
In this lesson plan, students learn about invasive species in their area and create brochures educating others about their characteristics. Materials: Internet or library access for research Paper and writing...
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying…
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying this movement is one way that scientists can better understand...
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Becky Flitcroft who studies Coho salmon.
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Becky Flitcroft who studies Coho salmon.
Mussels are very sensitive to changes in the environment which makes them good indicators of the health of an aquatic…
Mussels are very sensitive to changes in the environment which makes them good indicators of the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Mussel shells, like growth rings from a tree, can...
Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one…
Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one thing about the changing environment. They have agreed that measured...