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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Conservation, Preservation, and the National Parks

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Going green? Scholars investigate the creation of the US National Park program. Through diary entries as well as expert testimony, they synthesize information and analyze the need for conservation and preservation. Finally, they display...
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Serendip

Food Webs, Energy Flow, Carbon Cycle, and Trophic Pyramids

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The reintroduction of a species to an area doesn't always go as expected. Scholars learn about the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park with a video, reading, and discussion questions. They complete a hands-on activity...
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Sharp School

US Geography Landmark Commercial

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Experience famous geographical landmarks around the United States right from the comfort of your very own classroom. Learners research national landmarks, such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and Niagara Falls, and then...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Eruptions: Old Faithful Geyser

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How long do we have to wait? Given several days of times between eruptions of Old Faithful, learners create a graphical representation for two days. Groups combine their data to determine an appropriate wait time between eruptions.
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PBS

Pbs: Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site on Yellowstone provides a virtual tour, natural features, native peoples, and reflections on "America's Sacred Wilderness."
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Other

Yellowstone Wolf Tracker

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone Wolf Tracker is a compilation of gathered information and experiences of the gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Content includes data gathered on observing the wolves.
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Read Works

Read Works: Return of the Bear

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the increasing population of the endangered grizzly bear. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.