SCIENCE AND CHILDREN ARTICLES Since 1992, BLM has authored a series of inserts in Science and Children magazine, published by the National Science Teachers Association. Most inserts have posters and classroom activities. Listed below are web versions of these articles in alphabetical order by title. To search the full text of the Learning Landscapes website, visit the search page. To return to the Teaching Resources subject list, select this link. A Golden Opportunity for Science Science & Children, Feb. 1993, 25 - 32 Gold mining and gold's history, allure, and unique physical and chemical qualities explored, includes classroom activities and poster. http://www.blm.gov/education/going_4_the_gold/gold_poster.html Alaska's Cold Desert Based on Science & Children article, May 1996 Examines the surprising variety of life in the seemingly barren Arctic ecosystem and the adaptations of inhabitants to the extreme cold.  Discusses management issues posed by the area and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/index.html Energy: Fuel for Thought Science & Children article, May 2002 Outlines energy resources currently in use and explores resources that may power our future, with a focus on public land resources; includes poster and classroom activities http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/energy/index.html Environmental Technology is an Ancient Science Based on Science & Children article, May 1993 pp. 21 - 28 Explains ancient methods of adapting to dry climates employed by a thriving agricultural community along the Rio Ojo Caliente in New Mexico 500 years ago. . Includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/hupobi/index.html GIS: A New Way to See Based on Science & Children article, January 2000 Introduces students to technologies related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS applications to natural resources decision making. Includes classroom activities and a poster http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/gis/index.html Green Mansions Based on Science & Children article, May 2000 Explores the coastal forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, including geology, plants, animals, and native peoples; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/index.html Mystery of the Mesa Based on Science & Children article, October 1993 Scientists study ancient clues to piece together story of  a people who lived nearly 12,000 years ago in northern Alaska. Includes classroom activities and a poster. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/index.html Reclaiming Mined Land Based on Science & Children poster,1996 Discusses management issues and mining processes and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mining/index.html Rivers Run Through It: Discovering the Interior Columbia River Basin Based on Science & Children article, March 1998 Explores complexity and diversity of  the 58- million hectare area drained by the Columbia River in the Northwest. Topics include hydroelectric power, rain shadow effects, and anadromous fish. Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/index.html Science in Process: Discovering the Past at Santa Cruz Science & Children, April 1992, 25 - 32 18th Century Spanish fort in Arizona reveals merging technologies of Native Americans and Europeans. Includes activities and poster. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/index.html Set in Stone Based on Science & Children article, November/December 1997 Explores dinosaur discoveries and the science of paleontology, the study of ancient life frozen in time. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/paleo/index.html Some Like it Hot: The Sonoran Desert Ecosystem  Science & Children, March 1997, 29 - 36 Discusses the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, culture, plant and animal adaptations to extreme temperatures, and management challenges http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/some_like_it_hot/index.html Steel Rails and Iron Horses Based on Science & Children article, November/December 1995 Describes the history of the railroad and associated technologies in America, and the rail’s contributions to the development of a nation; explores relationship between technology, society and the environment. Includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/steel_rails_and_iron_horses/index.html The Big Empty: The Great Basin Ecosystem Science & Children, May 1995, 25 - 32 Explores diverse ecology of Great Basin, and ecosystem management approach for desert environment. Includes activities and poster. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/the_big_empty/index.html The Colorado Plateau: High, Wide & Windswept Based on Science & Children article, March 1999 This article describes the Colorado Plateau ecosystem, including geologic processes that created its many mesas, buttes arches, and other unique features and the diversity of plants and animals adapted to the high and dry environment. http://www.blm.gov/education/colplateau/index.html The High Plains: Land of Extremes Based on Science & Children article, September 1996 Vast High Plains wildlife and grassland ecosystems are covered along with the area’s  importance as a source of coal for the nation.  Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/high_plains/high_plains.html The Mojave Desert: A Place in the Sun Based on Science & Children article, February 2001 Examines the rich, complex and fragile ecosystem of the Mojave Desert. Focuses on the plants and animals and the diversity of life and habitats contained. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mojave/index.html The Wild Bunch Based on Science & Children article Examines the history and distribution of wild horses and burros in the American West; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/ Understanding Ecosystem Management Based on Science & Children article, November/December 1994 Article includes concepts such as biodiversity, balance, scale, and connections and discusses how managers apply ecosystem principles in managing natural resources on public lands; includes poster and classroom activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/understanding_ecosystem_management/index.html Welcome to the Underground Based on Science & Children article, October 2002 Explores many fascinating aspects of caves, from their development and geology to the animals that call them home, to the ancient humans who left their marks on wall art. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/caves/

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