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Travel and Write (National Parks)
Marlena Smith, M. Ed.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(19)
Students will learn about 10 different national parks throughout the United States. They will engage in a creative writing activity after their virtual travels.
Class experience
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. Prompts will be provided and will vary weekly to include a wide range of genres. 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...
10 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Alaska: DenaliTravel to Denali National Park in Alaska. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Lesson 2Arizona: Grand CanyonTravel to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity. Live Web Cams https://nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htmWeek 2Lesson 3Colorado: Great Sand DunesTravel to the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Lesson 4Colorado: Rocky Mountain National ParkTravel to Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, Colorado. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity. Current Conditions link: https://nps.gov/romo/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htmWeek 3Lesson 5New Mexico: CarlsbadTravel through the cave of Carlsbad in New Mexico. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Lesson 6Florida: EvergladesTravel through the Everglades in Florida. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Week 4Lesson 7Utah: ArchesTravel Arches National Park in Utah. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Lesson 8YellowstoneTravel through Yellowstone. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity. Live Web Cams: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htmWeek 5Lesson 9California: SequoiaTravel through Sequoia National Park in California. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.Lesson 10Maine: AcadiaTravel to Arcadia in Maine. Learn where it is located, the climate, wildlife, and interesting facts. Engage in a creative writing activity.
Students will learn about each of the 10 national parks covered in this course. They will engage in a creative writing activity where I will provide feedback about their strengths and their next steps with their writing. The writing assignments are to build confidence and create an opportunity for students to practice their creative writing.
Homework Offered
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.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(19)
Hello! My name is Mrs. Smith! I am your go to for elementary education! I am a licensed K-6 educator with a Masters in Linguistically Diverse Education K-12. I have 15+ years of teaching experience (including full time classroom, tutoring,...
Self-Paced Class
$25
weekly or $125 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 8-13
