Activities
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In this FACTivity, you will predict and observe how diseases spread in populations. Over one class period, you will simulate…In this FACTivity, you will predict and observe how diseases spread in populations. Over one class period, you will simulate the spread of the “flu” in your class over 5... -
In this FACTivity, you will locate north, south, east, and west using only the Sun.In this FACTivity, you will locate north, south, east, and west using only the Sun. -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do mangrove forests compare with salt marshes? Materials: A blank…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do mangrove forests compare with salt marshes? Materials: A blank piece of paper Provided poem (Optional: access to library or... -
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires…In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of... -
In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots…In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots and their surrounding environment. Materials: Electronic kitchen scale Clock or... -
Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about…Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about eight different Forest Service fire scientists and engineers. Each scientist... -
Make a list of types of things you currently do when you are outdoors. What types of activities would you…Make a list of types of things you currently do when you are outdoors. What types of activities would you like to add to the list? Make a plan to... -
When you finish reading “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge! Each image represents…When you finish reading “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge! Each image represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images... -
At the end of the “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” article, there is a glossary of terms that were…At the end of the “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” article, there is a glossary of terms that were used in the article. Pick four words from the glossary... -
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...
