Olympic Winter Games – Vol. 2 No. 2
This edition is full of information on the natural environment that we call the Rocky Mountains. In this Natural Inquirer, you will learn how father owls feed their young, the dangers that songbirds sometimes face, and how beetles stay warm during the winter. Find out how avalanches are formed, whether trout always pick the same place to swim in a stream, and how a computer can be used to predict soil erosion!
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- 8 Articles
- 17 Activities
- Glossary
- Available in English or Spanish
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Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying “supercool,” or dormant, for most of their lives. The scientists...Beetles Are Supercool! Understanding the Life Cycle of Mountain Pine Beetles
Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying “supercool,” or dormant, for most of their lives. The scientists... -
Until the early 1950s, people mined copper, gold, and silver in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana. During mining operations, the soil near the surface was removed before the minerals were...Let Nature Take Its Course: Helping the Environment Take Care of Itself
Until the early 1950s, people mined copper, gold, and silver in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana. During mining operations, the soil near the surface was removed before the minerals were... -
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they...What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster? Evaluating Environmental Education Programs
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
Soil erosion and sedimentation reduce the diversity of the natural environment. When soil is eroded and sedimentation occurs, important nutrients are carried away from the soil. The scientists in this...Should Ditches be Graded? Testing Unpaved Roads with a Computer Program
Soil erosion and sedimentation reduce the diversity of the natural environment. When soil is eroded and sedimentation occurs, important nutrients are carried away from the soil. The scientists in this... -
Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in this study was interested in exploring this idea because she...Goldifinch and the Three Scales: Investigating Songbird Habitats Near Rivers
Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in this study was interested in exploring this idea because she... -
Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave like other salmonids. Other salmonids had been found to swim...Big Fish in a Small Pool: Habitat Preferences of Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave like other salmonids. Other salmonids had been found to swim... -
When pairs of flammulated owls get ready to reproduce, they must find a place to build their nest. They need a location convenient to a food supply suitable for baby...Turn that Radio Down! Tracking the Busy Life of Flammulated Owl Dads
When pairs of flammulated owls get ready to reproduce, they must find a place to build their nest. They need a location convenient to a food supply suitable for baby... -
Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top of a layer of snow, called a weak layer. Scientists...Excuse Me While I Flow My Snows: What Makes An Avalanche Happen?
Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top of a layer of snow, called a weak layer. Scientists...
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In this FACtivity, we are going to get to know beetles close up! You will catch and release beetles from your schoolyard, home yard, or elsewhere and make observations about...FACTivity – Beetles Are Supercool
In this FACtivity, we are going to get to know beetles close up! You will catch and release beetles from your schoolyard, home yard, or elsewhere and make observations about... -
After reading “Beetles Are Supercool!,” see if you can complete this word search with the article’s glossary terms.Word Search – Beetles Are Supercool!
After reading “Beetles Are Supercool!,” see if you can complete this word search with the article’s glossary terms. -
In this FACTivity, you will compare two different kinds of soil. Materials: Two shallow cardboard boxes (about 16″ long) Two different soil samples that fit inside the cardboard boxes, one...FACTivity – Let Nature Take Its Course
In this FACTivity, you will compare two different kinds of soil. Materials: Two shallow cardboard boxes (about 16″ long) Two different soil samples that fit inside the cardboard boxes, one... -
After reading “Let Nature Take Its Course,” try to complete this word search using glossary terms from the article.Word Search – Let Nature Take Its Course
After reading “Let Nature Take Its Course,” try to complete this word search using glossary terms from the article. -
In this FACTivity, you will conduct your own evaluation of an educational resource – a Natural Inquirer (or Investi-gator) article! You will tabulate the results of your survey and create...FACTivity – What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster?
In this FACTivity, you will conduct your own evaluation of an educational resource – a Natural Inquirer (or Investi-gator) article! You will tabulate the results of your survey and create... -
After reading “What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster?,” test what you learned with a word search.Word Search – What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster?
After reading “What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster?,” test what you learned with a word search. -
To better understand songbird habitat, Dr. Saab wanted to look at the big picture. In this FACTivity, we are going to make observations at different scales, just like Dr. Saab....FACTivity – Goldifinch and the Three Scales
To better understand songbird habitat, Dr. Saab wanted to look at the big picture. In this FACTivity, we are going to make observations at different scales, just like Dr. Saab.... -
After reading “Goldifinch and the Three Scales,” test your knowledge with a word search.Word Search – Goldifinch and the Three Scales
After reading “Goldifinch and the Three Scales,” test your knowledge with a word search. -
In this FACTivity, you will learn how to improve your observation skills and think about how scientists use observation. In order to learn about trout habitat, the scientists in this...FACTivity – Big Fish in a Small Pool
In this FACTivity, you will learn how to improve your observation skills and think about how scientists use observation. In order to learn about trout habitat, the scientists in this... -
After reading “Big Fish in a Small Pool,” test your understanding with a word search.Word Search – Big Fish in a Small Pool
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In this FACTivity, you will create a concept map to show what you’ve learned about flammulated owls and their habitat needs. Materials: Paper Writing utensilFACTivity – Turn That Radio Down!
In this FACTivity, you will create a concept map to show what you’ve learned about flammulated owls and their habitat needs. Materials: Paper Writing utensil -
After reading “Turn That Radio Down!,” test your understanding with this word search.Word Search – Turn That Radio Down!
After reading “Turn That Radio Down!,” test your understanding with this word search. -
After reading “Excuse Me While I Flow My Snows,” try this word search to test what you’ve learned.Word Search – Excuse Me While I Flow My Snows
After reading “Excuse Me While I Flow My Snows,” try this word search to test what you’ve learned. -
Olympic Game Edition - Who or What Am I? After reading the Olympic Winter Games edition of Natural Inquirer, see if you can answer these riddles!
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Use this modified game of tag to illustrate the spread of an invasive species that has no natural predators in its new ecosystem. No equipment required.Activity – “Kid-zu” Spreading
Use this modified game of tag to illustrate the spread of an invasive species that has no natural predators in its new ecosystem. No equipment required.
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Mr. Thomas Williamson’s 5th Grade Class
- Thomas W. Baachus Elementary School
- Kearns, UT
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Barbara Bentz
I like being a scientist because I enjoy the art of discovery. I became interested in natural resources when I was a young child, traveling and camping with my family.View Profile -
Karl Birkeland
I like being a scientist because I get to play detective. I search for answers to avalanche problems faced by people who work and play in the mountains. I became...View Profile -
Ray Brown
I like being a scientist because it allows me to follow my passion of learning how nature works and how we interact with nature. I became interested in natural resources...View Profile -
Bill Hendricks
I like being a scientist because I can uncover answers to complex questions. I became interested in natural resources as a child when my family spent time in a park...View Profile -
Brian Linkhart
I like being a scientist because it’s exciting discovering new things about unusual animals and trying to understand the needs of animals so that we may help ensure their survival...View Profile -
Jesse Logan
I like being a scientist because of the excitement of learning new things and the rewards of being creative. I became interested in natural resources as a young boy enjoying...View Profile -
Victoria Saab
I like being a scientist because it is exciting to discover new information about our natural world and to solve problems that will help save animals and plants from extinction....View Profile -
Laurie Tysdal
I like being a scientist because I learned the building blocks of how things work in the natural world around us. Now I can figure out new things on my...View Profile -
Alan Watson
“I like being a scientist because I’m helping to keep something special for future Americans. I became interested in natural resources when I was a kid and my family used...View Profile -
Michael Young
I like being a scientist because I am fascinated by the natural world. I enjoy the process of discovery, and I want to make sure we conserve wild creatures and...View Profile