Observation
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well…
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well as how you can investigate what animals live near you....
There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online…
There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online suite of free tools, called iTree, for assessing the value...
Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things,…
Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things, like plants, rocks, soil, or animals, can tell scientists a...
In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using…
In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using Nature’s Notebook. Materials (for each student or group of students):...
In this FACTivity, you will practice omelisebekl in a forest or natural area near you, or in your schoolyard or…
In this FACTivity, you will practice omelisebekl in a forest or natural area near you, or in your schoolyard or backyard.
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the difference between how much water is transpired by different…
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the difference between how much water is transpired by different types of plant leaves during the day? Materials (for each...
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What does photographic evidence appear to tell us about glaciers over…
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What does photographic evidence appear to tell us about glaciers over the last century? Materials: Lined paper Pencil Glacier photos (included)...
In this activity, students will explore their schoolyard at different scales. The question students will answer is: What are the…
In this activity, students will explore their schoolyard at different scales. The question students will answer is: What are the similarities and differences of the schoolyard ecosystem at different scales?
In this FACTivity, the question you will answer is: What is the health of the trees around my school?
In this FACTivity, the question you will answer is: What is the health of the trees around my school?
In this FACTivity, you will adopt a tree in your schoolyard and keep a tree journal to record your observations.
In this FACTivity, you will adopt a tree in your schoolyard and keep a tree journal to record your observations.