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Welcome to the first monograph in the Wildlife Series! In this monograph, you’ll learn about a research study on tracking…
Welcome to the first monograph in the Wildlife Series! In this monograph, you’ll learn about a research study on tracking mammals in residential yards. Scientists wanted to know how the…

Test your understanding after reading “Lights, Camera, Tracks!” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what…
Test your understanding after reading “Lights, Camera, Tracks!” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each image represents. You may write your explanation or hold...

In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife.…
In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife. In particular, the scientists examine how different features of these...

In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing…
In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing utensil Scientists, like those in this study, are trying to...

After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…
After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will observe the land use context around...

Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors of…
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors of ecosystems, the difference between biodiversity and species abundance, and a...

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.

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.