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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
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National Park Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Offered by the National Park Service, this is truly one of America's finest websites! So many natural resources to enjoy, historic sites to visit, and information on almost any aspect of any National Park - for the clicking! Be sure to...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Trailblazing exhibit chronicles intersections between mail and our national parks. The virtual exhibit is a comprehensive resource to study how mail travels through and within the national parks. Find out what village eats their mail!
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National Park Service: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the National Park Service website, provides comprehensive information about the Park, including facilities, photos, visitor information, history, and other resources.
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Parks Canada: Glacier National Park of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Glacier National Park of Canada is located in the Interior of British Columbia. This site has a wealth of information about the park, its history, management, geography, etc.
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National Park Service: Yellowstone Webcams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many webcams are aimed at the geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Watch one in real time!
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Teachers: Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A searchable database of high quality lesson plans based on National Parks. They cover all grade levels in Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Geology of the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Access, from one index page, to three-dimensional photographs of all U.S. national parks. Standard photographic images and tours and selected geological resources (e.g., stratigraphic maps) for each park can also be linked to from this...
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Aruba: Arikok National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Arikok National Park and the geological formations that have shaped the area.
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National Park Service: Mammoth Cave National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website for Mammoth Cave offers a wealth of information for curious about the history, culture, and science of this cave system. Contains photos and multimedia presentations, stories about the primitive miner, explorers, and...
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Yellowstone National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enjoy this award-winning site from Yellowstone Park, the Crossroads of the West. Plan your trip with their free "99 Things To Do in Yellowstone." Be sure to watch the movie "Yellowstone Park" for great sites and music!
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National Park Service: Florida National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse the list of National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, etc. in Florida. Interested in more information on one, follow the link and utilize the details of the parks' history, culture, ecology, geography and educational opportunities for...
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National Park Service: Arizona National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View a map and explore the National Parks located throughout the state of Arizona. Sites include monuments, trails, memorials, historic sites and national parks.
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Embassy of Venezuela: National Parks and Natural Monuments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to the 26 national parks and 11 natural monuments in Venezuela. Each national park and natural monument has a brief description.
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National Park Service: Zion National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Zion National Park? Use this site to learn more about this national park. This site features activities, maps and more.
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National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park Kids Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This official Yellowstone National Park Kids Website is filled with activities for children of all ages.
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National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Yellowstone National Park through this National Park website. This site provides links to historical facts, planning a trip, maps and more.
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National Park Service: Science in Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 and "is one of the last, nearly intact, natural ecosystems in the temperate zone of Earth. The Science Learning Centre provides information on numerous topics that include; biological and...
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Pakistan Information Networks: National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives descriptions of the National Parks in Pakistan. There is also a small section on top destinations and tour destinations.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: National Park Service: Park Geology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take a journey to the national parks to gain information about their geology through photographs, maps, and field notes. Learn about disturbed lands restoration, mineral and resource management, fossil deposits, geological features, and...
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National Park Service: Tour of Park Geology: Human Use Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Parks Service properties are used for a variety of reasons. This website will explore how the land is used for mining, by indigenous people, and much more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Grand Canyon Became a National Park

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Grand Canyon officially became a National Park on February 26, 1919. This article features actual photos and a description of this historic event.
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National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.

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