Agriculture
Learn more about agroforestry, food forests, prairie strips, and aquaculture with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water…Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water quality which need restoration. -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients…In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients in the soils that are from decomposing salmon. The scientists... -
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States.…The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States. Rural areas are expected to experience more negative impacts from... -
Tropical forests are sometimes cut down so that humans can use the trees for wood and other products. Then, the cleared land is made into…Tropical forests are sometimes cut down so that humans can use the trees for wood and other products. Then, the cleared land is made into a pasture so that cattle can be raised for human consumption. When...
