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One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States…One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States has come from other sources of energy, such as petroleum,... -
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small... -
The goal of this lesson plan is to help students identify key concepts and develop their own interpretations of what…The goal of this lesson plan is to help students identify key concepts and develop their own interpretations of what they read. It includes 42 open-ended questions for them to... -
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study... -
The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag…The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag of potato chips require more energy when it is produced... -
Earthworms are important parts of an ecosystem. Are native or nonnative earthworms more common in the forests of north Georgia?…Earthworms are important parts of an ecosystem. Are native or nonnative earthworms more common in the forests of north Georgia? The scientists studied this using pitfall traps in the woods….
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The questions you will answer with this FACTivity are: Are earthworms a part of your schoolyard habitat? and How much…The questions you will answer with this FACTivity are: Are earthworms a part of your schoolyard habitat? and How much difference exists among the types of soil-dwelling organisms that live... -
A set of 8 lesson plans to walk your students through the entirety of the World’s Forest edition. There is…A set of 8 lesson plans to walk your students through the entirety of the World’s Forest edition. There is a lesson plan/guided reading activity for each section in the... -
Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and…Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and other plant materials. These earthworms tunnel and eat through soil,... -
In groups, you will develop a taxonomic structure for a category of objects. The question you will answer in this…In groups, you will develop a taxonomic structure for a category of objects. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How are taxonomic structures useful to people?
