Travel and Write: National Parks
Students will learn about 10 different national parks throughout the United States. They will engage in a creative writing activity after each of their virtual travels.
Marlena Smith, M. Ed.
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4.8
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. This class is ideal for students who enjoy adventures and would like an opportunity to practice their writing. This course is designed to give students a creative outlet and engage in writing for fun. After completion, students may submit their writing just to share or to receive feedback. If students would like feedback about strengths and next steps in their writing they should indicate so when submitting. I will respond within 24 hours.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this course, students will virtually travel to a new national park during each pre-recorded session. After exploring and learning about the park students will be prompted to engage in a writing activity connected to our adventures. This class is intended for students who enjoy learning about new places and want an opportunity to grow as a writer. This class will focus on building confidence and engaging in creativity. We will work on developing our writing craft by focusing on content. Students should spend about 15-30 minutes writing after each session. They should then submit their work through the classroom. I will provide constructive feedback on writing content and creativity within 48 hours of submission. There are over 4000 national parks worldwide and more than 60 across the United States. This course will travel to 2 each week for 5 weeks, 10 total National Parks. Course material has been sourced from the following sites: history.com, nationalgeographic.org, Wikipedia, and nps.gov
Learning Goals
Students will learn about 10 national parks covered in this course. The writing assignments are to build confidence and create an opportunity for students to practice their creative writing. I will provide feedback about their strengths and next steps.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Alaska: Denali
Travel to Denali National Park in Alaska. Learn where it is located and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity. 1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Arizona: Grand Canyon
Travel to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Learn where it is located and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.
Live Web Cams
https://nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm 1 assignment
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Colorado: Great Sand Dunes
Travel to the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado. Learn where it is located and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity. 1 assignment
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Colorado: Rocky Mountain National Park
Travel to Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, Colorado. Learn where it is located and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.
Current Conditions link:
https://nps.gov/romo/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm 1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
nps.gov
wikipedia
history.com
nationalgeographic.org
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado at Denver
Hello, my name is Mrs. Smith! I am a licensed K-6 educator with a Masters in Linguistically Diverse Education K-12. I have 17+ years of teaching experience (including full-time classroom, tutoring, reading intervention, homeschool programs, and coaching teachers)! Currently, I enjoy homeschooling my children and teaching online!
Kids are some of my favorite individuals. They are full of life with kind hearts, and are a joy to work with! In my classroom, you can count on an individualized approach to instruction. I love getting to know students and developing instruction to best meet their needs. My approach to teaching is to keep things simple (with high expectations), focused, and engaging.
My family has big dreams of traveling across the US in our RV! We are looking forward to incorporating our travels into our homeschool curriculum.
Please reach out with specific inquiries and requests! I look forward to our virtual experience together!Reviews
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Ages: 8-13
