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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“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well…“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well as introduce students to the diversity of people who are... -
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers. -
Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be…Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson…Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Students learn how to note important parts of a text by highlighting sentences that help them answer the Reflection Section…Students learn how to note important parts of a text by highlighting sentences that help them answer the Reflection Section questions. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural... -
Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any…Use the Frayer Diagram with students to identify and define important words. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future…This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer. -
In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and…In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career. -
In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario.In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario. -
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists…Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists in the same field. The first player with 5 sets...