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  • PDF preview of the 'Cedar Waxing or Waning' FACTivity.
    In this FACTivity, you will consider the recommendation made by the scientists in this study. You will also discuss the…
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    FACTivity – Cedar Waxing or Waning

  • PDF preview of another FACTivity for Left High and Dry article.
    In this FACTivity, you will use the data provided in a table to calculate the results of a planting program…
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    FACTivity – Endangered Plants (Left High and Dry)

  • PDF preview of the 'Fight or Light' FACTivity.
    In this FACTivity, you will research a recent natural disturbance that has been in the news in the past year.…
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    FACTivity – Fight or Light?

  • PDF preview of the Left High and Dry FACTivity.
    The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: If people are able to restore degraded ecosystems, is it acceptable…
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    FACTivity – Left High and Dry

  • PDF Preview of the FACTivity for Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
    The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “How can I share information with the public about vulnerable species…
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    FACTivity – Standing On the Shoulders of Giants

  • PDF preview of Treasure Islands FACTivity.
    The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are the similarities and differences between isolated environments of various…
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    FACTivity – Treasure Islands

  • Cover of "Fill Those Potholes" featuring a blue and green graphic of plants and birds
    In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…
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    Fill Those Potholes! Identifying Ecosystem Services of Small Wetlands on the American Prairie

  • Cover for the 'Fish-ing Around' article. The main image is a photo of a baby Pacific Fisher in its den.
    The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas…
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    Fish-ing Around – Discovering the Habitat Needs of the Pacific Fisher

  • PDF preview of "Full Throttle Model" article
    Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water…
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    Full Throttle Model: Using Scientific Models to Quickly Assess Water Quality

  • PDF preview of Grow Where You're Planted article.
    In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and…
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    Grow Where You’re Planted – Testing How New Planting Elevations Affect Jeffrey and Ponderosa Pines

  • A black and white drawing of birds and leaves being blown by the wind.
    When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage…
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    I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your Trees Down: How Wind Speed Affected Trees During Hurricane Hugo

  • A black and white drawing of birds and leaves being blown by the wind.
    When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage…
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    I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your Trees Down: How Wind Speed Affected Trees During Hurricane Hugo (Spanish)