High Desert Adventures in Arches & Canyonlands National Parks!
In this 4-week online course learners will explore the excitement and mysteries of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks!
EDsplorer Jen, J.D., M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
I am a huge National Park lover, so it is with deep commitment that I take learners on adventures that leave them loving our federal lands. My goal is to inspire excitement, teach with entertainment, and plant the seeds of their own Park passions! In this adventure, we will explore the two U.S. National Parks in the Moab region: Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Students will tour the region through videos and photographs. They will discover the magic behind the sandstone. We will explore how the arches were formed, how the wildlife adapted, and how people communicated. We have numerous challenges, mysteries, and demonstrations. I provide live activities as well as several printables. Class #1: geology & location Class #2: park mammal & adaptations Class #3: cool park plants Class #4: solve the park mysteries Academic Vocabulary Includes: Erosion Anticline Adaptations Petroglyphs Pictographs Crater Canyon Saponin
Learning Goals
Students will learn how the geologic region was formed, some human history, and how adaptations develop.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/historyculture/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/historyculture/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/articles/publications-diverse.htm
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/americanindians/visit.htm
Joined March, 2022
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a certified teacher with a doctorate of jurisprudence and a masters of educational psychology specializing in Creativity & Cognition. Creative teaching and learning is my passion. I am a state-certified educator for all social studies topics from elementary school through high school. I have taught several A.P. social studies classes. I have also served as a science and math specialist, and I have spent many years teaching secondary English.
I address all human history from a global perspective that respects all peoples' backgrounds. I have extensive and diverse experience in child advocacy, the family court system, and TBRI practices. In my spare time I run a foundation created to support veterans and educators in our community. I spent several years homeschooling my own children and working with a co-op.
After 20 years as a certified educator, I am excited to lean into my own creativity and passion for our National Park System. It is my hope that I can inspire all learners to find wonder, peace, and hope through the lessons of our federal lands.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
