Articles
Explore a variety of topics in our article library. Each article in a monograph or journal is based on a published, peer-reviewed study and includes an activity, reflection questions, and more. Articles in our Readers introduce the work of a scientist to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning... -
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. -
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying…Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying this movement is one way that scientists can better understand... -
Learn more about how people around the world are planning and maintaining healthy forests.Learn more about how people around the world are planning and maintaining healthy forests. -
Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little vegetation.…Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little vegetation. In another, a forest may contain large trees that grow... -
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide. -
The scientists in this study are conducting research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates. This contemporary…The scientists in this study are conducting research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates. This contemporary research piece is compared with a research article on similar... -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Lara Roman who studies urban trees. -
In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help…In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Lara Roman who studies urban trees.
