Seagrass survival in a super salty lagoon
The activities are as follows: Seagrasses are a group of plants that can live completely submerged underwater. They grow in the salty waters along coastal areas. Seagrasses are important because they...
View ArticleHelping students hear the stories that data tell
Article Highlights A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the...
View ArticleSink or source? How grazing geese impact the carbon cycle
The activities are as follows: “If it wasn’t for the geese, you and I would not be here today because our ancestors would not have made it. When long, hard winters emptied people’s food caches early,...
View ArticlePoop, poop, goose!
The activities are as follows: Each spring, millions of birds return to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This delta is where two of the largest rivers in Alaska empty into the Bering Sea. It is also one of...
View ArticleA plant breeder’s quest to improve perennial grain
The activities are as follows: Kernza® is a new grain crop that is similar to wheat. It can be ground into flour and used in bread, cookies, crackers and more! Unlike wheat, the rest of the plant can...
View ArticleDo urchins flip out in hot water?
The Reading Level 1 activities are as follows: The Reading Level 3 activities are as follows: Teacher Resources: Imagine you are a sea urchin. You’re a marine animal that attaches to hard surfaces for...
View ArticleGuppies on the move
The activities are as follows: Animal parents often choose where to have their offspring in the place that will give them the best chance at success. They look for places that have plentiful food, low...
View ArticleToo hot to help? Friendship in a changing climate
The activities are as follows: When given emergency instructions on a flight, you’re told to put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. This is because if you run out of oxygen, you won’t be...
View ArticleDid you hear that? Inside the world of fruit fly mating songs
The activities are as follows: Communication comes in all forms – through sound, smell, sight, touch, or even taste. The purpose of communication is to share some form of message or information to...
View ArticleA burning question
The activities are as follows: Forests in the midwestern U.S. provide many important ecological services. They store carbon dioxide, which helps fight climate change. They also host a variety of plant...
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