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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The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats,…The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats, karst forest areas, cave use of an indigenous tribe of…
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In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article,…In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article, think about your daily water use. You use clean freshwater…
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The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect…The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect nesting golden eagles, how natural resource managers identify management priorities,…
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In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture…In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world’s forests,…
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Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one…Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one thing about the changing environment. They have agreed that measured…
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Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps…Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps cycle nutrients, and bats act as insect control. Ecosystem services…
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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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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 edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire,…This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire, as well as some of its dangers. You will learn…