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One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States…
One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States has come from other sources of energy, such as petroleum,...
The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the…
The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the managers wanted to adapt their management priorities to fit the...
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of…
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of wood.
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small...
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that are planted between sections of agricultural crops. Scientists wanted to...
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give...
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give...
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion.
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle,…
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. They used the moss samples to both pinpoint pollution...
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study...
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how...
This lesson map outlines how you can use the scientist videos series to help students understand the scientific process. They…
This lesson map outlines how you can use the scientist videos series to help students understand the scientific process. They will then brainstorm for their own science fair projects or...