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...
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Week of 8 8 16: How Photography Shaped America's National Parks

For Students 6th - 8th
Have you ever gotten a postcard from a national park? Chances are the picture that comes to mind is the powerful eruption of Old Faithful spouting up in Yellowstone or the rocky depths of the Grand Canyon.
Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the unique features and qualities of Yellowstone National Park, including its plant and animal life.
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...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Wolves' Return to Yellowstone Sparks Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by CNN (November 12, 1997), marks the return of the wolves to Yellowstone National Park. The article highlights that the change was not popular with everybody.
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.
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.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Wolves Get Help to Make a Comeback in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN news story about the efforts to reintroduce wolves into the wilds of America.