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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! Eleven Forest Service scientists are highlighted. Students are introduced to 2-3 outdoor, hands-on activities for each scientist. Use NSI in the schoolyard, at home, in the park, or at the campground!

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  • NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of...

    NSI: Nature Science Investigator – Spanish

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    • Middle School
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    • Agriculture
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    • Pollinators
    • Recreation
    • Social Science
    • Water
    • Wilderness
    • Wildlife
    • Activity Guide
    • Outdoor Activity
    NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of...
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    Ecological Economist

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  • NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of...

    NSI: Nature Science Investigator

    • Article
    • Middle School
    • Upper Elementary
    • 1 Classroom Period
    • 1 Hour
    • 2-3 Classroom Periods
    • Agriculture
    • Climate
    • Insects
    • Pollinators
    • Recreation
    • Social Science
    • Water
    • Wilderness
    • Wildlife
    • Activity Guide
    • Outdoor Activity
    NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of...
    Explore Article Download Booklet (PDF)
    Explore Article Download Booklet (PDF)

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    NSI: Nature Science Investigator

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