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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Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be…Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article.…One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer... -
Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their…Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their classmates. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural... -
Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson…Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they…In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they will complete a double-entry graphic organizer where they will note... -
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.
