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  • Articles

    Explore a variety of topics in our article library. Each journal and monograph article is based on a published, peer-reviewed study and includes an activity, reflection questions, and more. Reader articles introduce the work of a scientist to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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  • Activities

    Browse our library of activities, including hands-on experiments, research activities, games and puzzles, coloring pages, and more. Search by grade band, duration, and topic.
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  • Collector Cards

    Collector cards profile a scientist, engineer, or Forest Service employee--what they do, what inspired them to pursue their career, what tools they use, and some of their favorite projects. Also browse some specialty cards, like those in the Artemis Moon Tree card set, a collaboration with NASA.
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  • Journals

    Journals contain a collection of 4-7 articles on a related topic. Natural Inquirer journals are written for middle and high school audiences, while Investi-gator journals are written for upper elementary school students. Journals include reflection questions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, & more.
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  • Monographs

    Monographs focus on a single research article. Some monographs are part of a series, like Pollinators, Moon Trees, or the Time Warp series. Written for a middle school audience, these publications include reflection questions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, & more.
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  • Learning Modules

    Browse a collection of learning modules on topics like Artemis Moon Trees, climate change, invasive species, & more. Ready-made unit plans include step-by-step lesson plans, articles, video clips, and activities. Use part of a module in your own unit plans or follow along with the complete module.
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  • Lesson Plans

    Browse our collection of lesson plans that will walk you step-by-step through a focused lesson. Some lesson plans can be used with any article while others are paired with a particular publication. Search by grade band, duration, and topic.
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  • Readers

    Meet a scientist and learn about their work. Inspiring our youngest generation of scientists, Readers are geared to children in kindergarten through 2nd grade and include activities, glossaries, and critical thinking questions.
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  • Coloring Books

    Coloring books focus on the work of scientists in the Forest Service and range from simple coloring books to a more advanced coloring book.
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  • Virtual Learning Adventures

    Join us on a virtual learning adventure with FSNatureLIVE. Brought to you by the Forest Service and other collaborators, these video adventures cover a variety of topics like Caves, Freshwater, Moon Trees, Nature Health Benefits, & more. Each adventure includes videos, lesson plans, and other resources.
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  • Scientists & Collaborators

    We work with many different scientists and collaborators. Browse their profiles and learn more about their work.
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  • Videos

    Find video clips of Forest Service scientists talking about the scientific method and their research, get tips on your science fair project, & more.
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