Rivers
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What are some ways that albizia leaves may be changing the Hawaiian…
FACTivity – Don’t Litter the Stream!
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What are some ways that albizia leaves may be changing the Hawaiian stream food web? Materials: Food web circles (included) Paper for...
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is…
Green Means Clean! Assessing the Condition of U.S. Drinking Water Watersheds
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is very important that these water sources are protected. Part of...
After reading the Southwestern Investi-gator, try out a mapping activity. Can you match each photo with its map? A graphic…
Map Activity – Southwestern United States Investi-gator
After reading the Southwestern Investi-gator, try out a mapping activity. Can you match each photo with its map? A graphic organizer is included to help explain your matches.
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific…
Hawaii Pacific Islands – Vol. 1 No. 16
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, or IPIF. Located in Hilo, HI, scientists at…
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and…
Don’t Litter the Stream: An Invasive Tree Species and a Hawaiian Stream Food Web
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and northeast of Australia. A fast-growing tree, albizia now grows all...
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…
Frozen Food: How Glaciers Provide Food for Animals That Live in the Ocean
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could...
Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams.…
Toad-ally Awesome! Investigating the Relationship Between Flooding and Toad Reproduction Along the Rio Grande
Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams. The regulation of rivers, however, alters the relationship between rivers...
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or…
Whitewater Rafting Measures Up! The Value of Guided Rafting on Southern Rivers (Spanish)
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or place to play. Many kinds of activities are done outside, such...
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or…
Whitewater Rafting Measures Up! The Value of Guided Rafting on Southern Rivers
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or place to play. Many kinds of activities are done outside, such...
