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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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Science Kids: Science Images: Yosemite National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This picture was taken in Yosemite National Park. Found in California, USA, Yosemite National Park became a World Heritage Site in 1984.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Frederick Law Olmstead

For Students 3rd - 8th
Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...
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Cool Works: Cools Jobs in Exciting Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool Works is all about you finding a seasonal job or career in some of the greatest places on Earth. Get a summer job in Yellowstone, Yosemite, or another national park wonder. Find a great camp counselor job to keep you busy all summer...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rangers' Club

For Students 9th - 10th
Stephen Tyng Mather, the wealthy first director of the National Park Service personally donated this building to house the newly hired rangers covering Yosemite National Park. Its rustic architecture inspired all National Park...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: The Ahwahnee

For Students 9th - 10th
National Park Service-built and operated hotel in Yosemite National Park; designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood; exemplifies National Park Service Rustic architecture.
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Read Works

Read Works: Forms of Art Ansel Adams

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a brief biography of the photographer Ansel Adams and his straight photography style. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...