Activities
Browse Natural Inquirer activities, including hands-on experiments, research activities, games and puzzles, coloring pages, and more.
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Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things,…Try This! – Meet Dr. Jovan!
Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things, like plants, rocks, soil, or animals, can tell scientists a... -
In this challenge, we want you to think more about how much time you spend outdoors. As a class/group/family, you…Activity – Outdoor Group Challenge
In this challenge, we want you to think more about how much time you spend outdoors. As a class/group/family, you will track how much time you spend outdoors each day... -
In this FACTivity, you will build a physical representation, or a model, of a beaver dam. Some of the questions…FACTivity – Logjams and Beaver Dams
In this FACTivity, you will build a physical representation, or a model, of a beaver dam. Some of the questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How can you... -
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that…Illustrated Glossary Challenge – Logjams and Beaver Dams
Pick four words from the glossary for “Logjams and Beaver Dams” to illustrate in the graphic organizer provided. Pretend that you are making these drawings for a younger child to... -
After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken…eyeChallenge – Logjams and Beaver Dams
After reading “Logjams and Beaver Dams,” see how much you learned by trying out the eyeChallenge. Each image is taken from the article; explain what each image represents by writing... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest…FACTivity – To Harvest or Not to Harvest
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included) Writing utensil Large quantity of an... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials:…FACTivity – Batter Up
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials: Paper Plastic Straws Wooden popsicle sticks Toothpicks Natural items (sticks,... -
Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations.Activity – Making Sense of Ungulate Tracks
Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations. -
Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present…Alternate FACTivity – On the Fence
Examine the two images of aspen bark. One is a photo and the other is a painting. Both images present the same subject. Compare and contrast these two images. What... -
In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the…FACTivity – On the Fence
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...
