Educator Blog
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Since Natural Inquirer’s founding in 1998, we’ve worked with hundreds of scientists, educators, administrators, engineers, firefighters, and so many more. We love the variety of people and field...Since Natural Inquirer’s founding in 1998, we’ve worked with hundreds of scientists, educators, administrators, engineers, firefighters, and so many more. We love the variety of people and field... -
Summer is nearly here, and for many the school year is ending. Time to venture into the great outdoors! Scientists have been studying people’s relationships with the outdoors for a long time – w...Summer is nearly here, and for many the school year is ending. Time to venture into the great outdoors! Scientists have been studying people’s relationships with the outdoors for a long time – w... -
We’ve added two more career activity sheets to our library! These front-and-back handouts are designed for upper elementary school students and their families. The compact format and eas...We’ve added two more career activity sheets to our library! These front-and-back handouts are designed for upper elementary school students and their families. The compact format and eas... -
Often research done on seemingly niche environments can illuminate more common locations, too. Natural Inquirer has published several articles on research done in tropical locations. While that rese...Often research done on seemingly niche environments can illuminate more common locations, too. Natural Inquirer has published several articles on research done in tropical locations. While that rese... -
As we move into peak fire season, it’s a great time to raise our awareness of all things wildfire. Wildfire work continues year round. Forest workers perform wildfire prevention measures like ...As we move into peak fire season, it’s a great time to raise our awareness of all things wildfire. Wildfire work continues year round. Forest workers perform wildfire prevention measures like ... -
Did you know that termites play an important part in the carbon cycle or that most of our earthworms here in the U.S. are nonnative? Oftentimes these small invertebrates get overlooked, but they can...Did you know that termites play an important part in the carbon cycle or that most of our earthworms here in the U.S. are nonnative? Oftentimes these small invertebrates get overlooked, but they can... -
“Scientific Modeling in Adaptive Management”? The title alone can feel intimidating, like industry jargon or insider language. But this collection of four research articles is really about somet...“Scientific Modeling in Adaptive Management”? The title alone can feel intimidating, like industry jargon or insider language. But this collection of four research articles is really about somet... -
Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Earth Day is a great time to remember just how awe-inspiring our planet is. Here are a few resources to help you share that awe with kids a...Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Earth Day is a great time to remember just how awe-inspiring our planet is. Here are a few resources to help you share that awe with kids a... -
March is Women’s History Month, but at Natural Inquirer, we like to highlight the contributions of women in STEM all year long. Here are just a few of our favorite resources that feature the w...March is Women’s History Month, but at Natural Inquirer, we like to highlight the contributions of women in STEM all year long. Here are just a few of our favorite resources that feature the w... -
We’ve been working on full updates of all our educator guides, and now they’re here! By clicking on the “Educators” tab on our home page, you...We’ve been working on full updates of all our educator guides, and now they’re here! By clicking on the “Educators” tab on our home page, you...