Carbon
Learn more about the carbon cycle, carbon storage, gas exchange, urban trees, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as…Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as getting warmer, more rain falling in shorter amounts of time,... -
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and…Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and shrubs with crops or animal production is to create environmental,... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy... -
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade…Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade level, (Pre-K to 2nd, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School)... -
In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon…In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon cycle. Students will discuss how trees may impact climate and... -
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that…Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that you are making these drawings for a younger child to... -
After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken…After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken from the article; explain what each image represents by writing... -
In this FACTivity, you will grow your own speleothem. At the end of this FACTivity, you answer the following question:…In this FACTivity, you will grow your own speleothem. At the end of this FACTivity, you answer the following question: What does this activity tell us about the formation of... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do forest termites contribute to the carbon cycle? Materials: Ruler…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do forest termites contribute to the carbon cycle? Materials: Ruler Plastic knife 5 oz of Play-doh (optional) Scale (optional) Log...
