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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In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned…In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned owl. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition... -
In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful…In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful invading new areas. (This article is part of the Student... -
The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition of Natural... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its native range of northern China and Korea, here in the... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills the tree. In this study, the student scientists are trying... -
Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held…Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held within particular natural areas. Trees play a role in the... -
Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When…Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When chlorophyll, which is green, begins to break down in leaves,... -
In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal.…In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. One of the extra products created by burning fossil fuels... -
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more…Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more cycles of freezing and thawing. The scientists wondered what would...
