Social Science
Learn more about sociology, archaeology, urban environments, economics, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal…In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal land to be protected as much as possible from human... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic…In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. -
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how…One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how much they would be willing to pay for it. In... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in... -
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying…The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying a new house. They also wanted to know how much... -
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years,…Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years, outdoor activities like skiing have been growing in popularity, with... -
Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years,…Do you know anyone who has gone snow skiing or snowboarding in the past year? Over the past 30 years, outdoor activities like skiing have been growing in popularity, with...
