Wilderness
Learn more about wilderness benefits, wilderness protection and preservation, wilderness recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below…In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below you will find articles, questions, and activities explaining different invasive... -
From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the…From the formation of caves by the movement of groundwater to mapping them and exploring their unique ecosystems to the importance of their conservation, this module is designed to explore... -
In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the…In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the best barrier options to protect quaking aspen forests. Materials: Pencils... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do mangrove forests compare with salt marshes? Materials: A blank…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do mangrove forests compare with salt marshes? Materials: A blank piece of paper Provided poem (Optional: access to library or... -
In this FACTivity, you will compare different ways of displaying research findings . You will answer the following questions in…In this FACTivity, you will compare different ways of displaying research findings . You will answer the following questions in this FACTivity: Which of two methods of displaying results is... -
In this FACTivity, you will examine how different amounts of light affect another type of seed’s germination.In this FACTivity, you will examine how different amounts of light affect another type of seed’s germination. -
In this FACTivity, you will participate in a “rapid response” exercise. You will pretend you are scientists responding to the…In this FACTivity, you will participate in a “rapid response” exercise. You will pretend you are scientists responding to the news of an Asian long-horned beetle invasion in your town. -
In this FACTivity, we want you to think about what scents you really like and what scents you really do…In this FACTivity, we want you to think about what scents you really like and what scents you really do not like. -
In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from…In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from a nun moth invasion. You will answer the following question:... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn about the American chestnut tree and compare its story to the threat of sudden…In this FACTivity, you will learn about the American chestnut tree and compare its story to the threat of sudden oak death disease .
