Insects
Learn more about bark beetles, termites, the hemlock wooly adelgid, invasive insects, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes…In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes or other small containers, lined with plastic A trowel or... -
In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes…In this FACTivity, you will collect five soil samples, each from a different area, and compare them. Materials: Five shoeboxes or other small containers, lined with plastic A trowel or... -
After reading “Wood Roaches for Dinner Again?,” test your knowledge with a word search.After reading “Wood Roaches for Dinner Again?,” test your knowledge with a word search. -
This program in the FSNatureLIVE will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this episode, we will…This program in the FSNatureLIVE will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this episode, we will investigate how to find out what animals may live near... -
This program in the FSNatureLIVE will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this episode, we will…This program in the FSNatureLIVE will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this episode, we will investigate how the environment and human actions affect different insects.... -
“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about…“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about caves. -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology,…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and conservation, as well as human uses of caves.... -
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are…
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In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types…In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types of study design. Topics include the impact of black seed…
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Forests & PlantsInsectsNathan Havill, Molecular Ecologist
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a molecular ecologist, I use genetic data to study how species interact, including how introduced species move around the world.
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a molecular ecologist, I use genetic data to study how species interact, including how introduced species move around the world.
