Journals
Journals contain a collection of 4-7 articles on a related topic. Natural Inquirer journals are written for middle and high school audiences, while Investi-gator journals are written for upper elementary school students. Journals include reflection questions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, & more.
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This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was…This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was started. In this edition, you will learn about different types…
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The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative.…The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative. Using Natural Inquirer in two high school classrooms, the journals…
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What is bioenergy? “Bio-” is related to living or once living things. Bioenergy is a source of energy that uses…What is bioenergy? “Bio-” is related to living or once living things. Bioenergy is a source of energy that uses living or once living things. It is not used as…
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Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer serving students in grades 4 or higher. The Northern Research Station Investi-gator…Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer serving students in grades 4 or higher. The Northern Research Station Investi-gator includes research done by scientists in the Northern United States….
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This edition of Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to understand the world’s forests, organized by the…This edition of Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to understand the world’s forests, organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO. Read four…
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The Wilderness Act of 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, leading to protection of 106,498,016 acres of land in…The Wilderness Act of 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, leading to protection of 106,498,016 acres of land in America. What are the benefits of this wilderness land? Scientists…
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In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are…
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What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school,…What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school, work, and play. Even if you live in a rural…
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This Natural Inquirer edition discusses the condition of United States’ natural resources in the year 2000, as well as how…This Natural Inquirer edition discusses the condition of United States’ natural resources in the year 2000, as well as how these conditions may change by the year 2040. In the…
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This Natural Inquirer edition discusses the condition of United States’ natural resources in the year 2000, as well as how…This Natural Inquirer edition discusses the condition of United States’ natural resources in the year 2000, as well as how these conditions may change by the year 2040. In the…