Lesson Plans
Browse lesson plans that will walk you step-by-step through a focused lesson. Some lesson plans can be used with any Natural Inquirer or Investi-gator article while others are paired with a particular publication. Search by grade band, duration, and topic.
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Students will begin this lesson plan by calculating cubic meters of wood based on the scientists’ findings in Inquiry 5.…Students will begin this lesson plan by calculating cubic meters of wood based on the scientists’ findings in Inquiry 5. They will then use the scientists’ data to compare and... -
In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon…In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon cycle. Students will discuss how trees may impact climate and... -
In this lesson plan, students will categorize the ecosystems services provided by forests into productive, protective, social, and economic benefits.…In this lesson plan, students will categorize the ecosystems services provided by forests into productive, protective, social, and economic benefits. Students will then use the findings of the scientists in... -
In this lesson plan, students will discuss biodiversity, from genetics to plant and animal communities. They will compare and contrast…In this lesson plan, students will discuss biodiversity, from genetics to plant and animal communities. They will compare and contrast different countries’ biodiversity findings and analyze how factors like invasive... -
In this lesson plan, students will identify their own ecozones, compare and contrast ecozones around the world, and analyze the…In this lesson plan, students will identify their own ecozones, compare and contrast ecozones around the world, and analyze the scientists’ findings from Inquiry 1 of the World’s Forests 2... -
This lesson map outlines how you can use the scientist videos series to help students understand the scientific process. They…This lesson map outlines how you can use the scientist videos series to help students understand the scientific process. They will then brainstorm for their own science fair projects or... -
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they will complete a hands-on fact-based activity demonstrating the importance and... -
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history.This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history. -
This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand…This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand the content of the article through the use of graphic... -
In this lesson plan, students will analyze the problems with fresh water use on Earth by completing some water usage…In this lesson plan, students will analyze the problems with fresh water use on Earth by completing some water usage activities and reading a scientific article.
