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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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. -
“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. -
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... -
Explain the significance of each image as it relates to the World’s Forests. Hold a class discussion about these images.…Explain the significance of each image as it relates to the World’s Forests. Hold a class discussion about these images. What story do these images tell about the World’s Forests? -
A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities…A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities for students to complete as they read. -
In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of…In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of different science and engineering careers, students create a character in... -
In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that…In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that help answer those questions best. This lesson plan can be...
