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Clean water is one of Earth’s most important natural resources. All the planet’s organisms need water. Check out this Distance…Clean water is one of Earth’s most important natural resources. All the planet’s organisms need water. Check out this Distance Learning Module to learn even more about freshwater and why... -
Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare…Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. This monograph is part of the Time…
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Use the “Take Two” strategy to encourage students to share their personal experiences and outside knowledge regarding topics presented in…Use the “Take Two” strategy to encourage students to share their personal experiences and outside knowledge regarding topics presented in the text. This lesson plan can be used with any... -
From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the…From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the importance of their conservation, this module is designed to explore... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest in Alaska is one of... -
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic.…As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic. Forest Service scientists have long been interested in wildland fire.... -
Try out the eyeChallenge after reading “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire.” Each of the following images represents something from the…Try out the eyeChallenge after reading “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire.” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images represents. You may... -
This lesson plan introduces students to the important components of a simple newspaper article and then has students write a…This lesson plan introduces students to the important components of a simple newspaper article and then has students write a newspaper article sharing information from a Natural Inquirer article. This... -
In this activity, you will go outside and observe the trees in your neighborhood or at your school. You’ll note…In this activity, you will go outside and observe the trees in your neighborhood or at your school. You’ll note which trees look healthy, draw a tree you see, and... -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Lara Roman who studies urban trees.
