In this Yellowstone Park puzzle, students identify sites, scenes, and animals found in the park. A list of 18 words are given for students to locate.

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...

Learners explore U.S. geography by completing a research project about the National Parks. In this scenery image analysis lesson, students identify the different national parks in our country and observe paintings and images by famous...

Pupils research national parks. In this geology lesson, students identify the geological features of selected national parks and create PowerPoint presentations that feature their findings.

It's not hard to convince someone to visit the beauty of Yellowstone National Park. But there's more than meets the eye in this region! Learners watch a short historical video and conduct research before creating an advertisement for...

In this U.S. national parks and states worksheet, students draw a line from the 9 listed national parks to the state each of them is located in.

Students discover the interaction of American Literature, politics and the environmental movement. They explore the changing concept and philosophy of wilderness, and explain the development of The National Park System. They read...

Students, beginning individually and later in small groups use the decision making model to address the question of reintroducing the wolf into Yellowstone National Park. Each small group elects a spokesperson to report to the class,...

Students research important dates and events in the history and development of Yellowstone National Park. They create a timeline that denotes the events after watching the associated video clips.

Students explore the geothermal features of Yellowstone National Park. Through a PowerPoint presentation and the use of a Smart Board, students recognize the four geothermal features. They discuss the differences of each feature....

In this geography worksheet, students examine the names of 15 National Parks in America. Students locate the names in a word search puzzle.

The threat posed by super volcanoes is explored in a short video that reviews the destruction caused by Mount Tambora in 1815 and by Peru's Huaynaputina in 1600. Think it can't happen again? The narrator contends that the explosive...

Students create a report about State or National Parks. The research is done on the Internet in order to integrate technology into the curriculum. Students also produce a newsletter about their findings.

Ninth graders explore the historical perspective of nature and the environment.  For this American History lesson, 9th graders examine materials in a variety of formats to understand the contexts of America's concern for the...

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...

Learners research the natural features and wildlife of Arizona and Utah. They draw a map of the region that includes rivers, towns, mountains and roads. They work together to create a travel brochure of the area.

Students view video clips and still images of Old Faithful and review the main questions and curiosities regarding Old Faithful. They break into groups and take on the roles of explorers and have come upon this interesting geothermal...

Fourth graders investigate the bison's struggle for survival. They discuss the importance of bison while participating in an role playing activity showing how important the food supply and surroundings are to their survival.

Students react to a series of statements about trees, then read a news article about the planned planning of millions of trees to celebrate Arbor Day. In this planting trees lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion...

Students explore various kinds of bears and gather information about them.  In this research and habitats instructional activity, students chart their bear information on large posters with illustrations of their bears....

In this Montana worksheet, students read ten definitions that pertain to the state of Montana. Students match these to the words they describe.

In this Wyoming worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about Wyoming's history. Students answer 10 questions about Wyoming's history.

In this Montana worksheet, students complete a word search, finding 10 words relating to Montana. Worksheet has a web site reference for additional activities.

In this alphabet activity instructional activity, students read the phrases and words associated with Montana. Students then alphabetize the 10 examples.