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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In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a…In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a Natural Inquirer Reader. After reading the article, you will use... -
In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they…In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they will complete a double-entry graphic organizer where they will note... -
Present students with a question, then give them a guide of internet resources to analyze and answer the question. Below…Present students with a question, then give them a guide of internet resources to analyze and answer the question. Below is a list of possible questions and associated internet resource... -
Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson…Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Students learn how to note important parts of a text by highlighting sentences that help them answer the Reflection Section…Students learn how to note important parts of a text by highlighting sentences that help them answer the Reflection Section questions. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural... -
Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any…Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future…This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer. -
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well…“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well as introduce students to the diversity of people who are... -
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers. -
Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be…Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.
