For Teachers

Nature Notes are shorter form, published scientific observations.  Students make connections to what they notice and what they know to ask compelling questions or pose new ideas.  The Nature Note can be the jumping off point for deeper investigation.

Research Articles are full scientific investigations.  Students examine an environmental phenomena and write a complete study including: introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.  With the Research Article students hit all NGSS science practices.

Scientific observation generates new ideas or questions by pulling together background knowledge and field observations. In this three lesson module, students practice observing and analyze a variety of high level scientific observations. Use this module to prepare students for developing Nature Notes for Findings from the Field.

A Research Article is an important tool for sharing new and trustworthy scientific information. In this lesson, students learn about the purpose and structure of a Research Article.

At the Findings Symposium, students share ideas and questions through posters with a consistent format. Find templates and examples to support your students in sharing at this year's symposium. 

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