Social Science
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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided outdoor activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! There are 11 different types of... -
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those…Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those experiences relate to their entire life. The scientists in this... -
The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected…The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected to participate in four backcountry and wilderness activities in 2060... -
Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many…Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many wild mushrooms are poisonous. No one, therefore, should eat a... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to explore why people plant trees and flowers to remember events and people.In this study, the scientists wanted to explore why people plant trees and flowers to remember events and people. -
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is...
