Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Where Is Yellowstone?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will locate Yellowstone National Park and identify features and their hidden dangers. They will also learn about supervolcanoes and using the resources provided work with a partner to devise a FEMA Supervolcano management plan...
Handout
Other

Wolf Recovery Foundation: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed portrayal of wolves and their social life from a Native American point of view: also looks at the wolf's reintroduction into Yellowstone.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Old Faithful Visitor Education Center

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come on a virtual visit to Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser and other natural features.
Article
Other

Yellowstone National Park: Geysers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what a hot spring is, where they form, why the water is hot, minerals in the water, crystal and color formation, and life forms such as bacteria in the water.
Primary
Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: 1870 1900: Preservation of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source images looking at the settling of the West between 1870 and 1900 and the push by some to protect and preserve the natural beauty.
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Robbins's article, "Weaving A New Web: Wolves Change An Ecosystem" focuses on the research and findings of biologist Robert Crabtree and his organization, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies, in looking at wolves and coyotes.
Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: 9 12 Teacher Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A plethora of resources, science teachers can utilize this education center for academically aligned lesson plans and video clips for middle and high school students.

Other popular searches