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After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…
After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will observe the land use context around...
After reading “Full Throttle Model,” see how much you learned by completing this eyeChallenge. Examine these images from the article…
After reading “Full Throttle Model,” see how much you learned by completing this eyeChallenge. Examine these images from the article and explain what each of these images represents. You may...
A school in your area wants to create a pollinator garden. They want their pollinator garden to do two things:…
A school in your area wants to create a pollinator garden. They want their pollinator garden to do two things: 1. Provide a healthy habitat for native insect pollinators. 2....
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform…
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform data collection and reporting for the community? Would you vote...
In this FACTivity, you will make a graph of the Air Quality Index numbers for each of five major cities…
In this FACTivity, you will make a graph of the Air Quality Index numbers for each of five major cities in the United States for November 2023. Materials: Blank graph...
In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing…
In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing utensil Scientists, like those in this study, are trying to...
In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using…
In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using Nature’s Notebook. Materials (for each student or group of students):...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “How can I share information with the public about vulnerable species…
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “How can I share information with the public about vulnerable species like big-leaf mahogany?” Materials: Markers Paper Books/web resources Graphic organizer...
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest…
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included) Writing utensil Large quantity of an...
Two ways to address climate change are to take care of the trees and vegetation we have now and to…
Two ways to address climate change are to take care of the trees and vegetation we have now and to plant more trees and other plants. In this FACTivity, you’ll...
Everyone needs fresh water to live, but fresh water is limited and precious. Learn about the importance of fresh water,…
Everyone needs fresh water to live, but fresh water is limited and precious. Learn about the importance of fresh water, watersheds, the water cycle, and more by watching these programs.
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can…
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can also be an issue in natural areas, such as forests....