Travel the Parks....Travel America! Spring Camp
We will study famous National Parks in the United States. We will discuss the key geographical features of each park and what makes each park unique.
Sheryl Nelken
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(99)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given handouts each week to help them understand more about each park.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will explore National Parks in the United States. No prior knowledge is necessary to join the class. Each week we will study a new park. We will learn about the history of the park and what makes each location unique. We will watch a short video about each park and then as a group, we will answer discussion questions. Each week, I will also send a worksheet and links for more information about each park, so students can continue to learn more about the parks in America and across the world. If students have visited the park, I encourage them to share about their experience and share souvenirs with the class. This list includes some of the parks we may discuss during class. History of the National Parks. Why were they created and why are they still important today? Glacier National Park, Montana Everglades National Park, Florida Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee Zion National Park, Utah Yosemite National Park, California Acadia National Park, Maine Sequoia National Park, California During each lesson, we will study the unique animals and habitats that make each park special. We will discuss the history of how each park was created and who was responsible for developing each park. We will also study how each park functions today and how they handle their annual visitors.
Learning Goals
Students will develop an appreciation for the National Park system in America. They will also learn more about each park and how we can support our National Parks.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
99reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My family has extensive experience traveling to and vacationing in National Parks throughout the US. My husband's grandfather retired from the National Parks Service as an Engineer. He helped design the famous 'deer crossing' sign seen throughout the parks. My children complete the Junior Ranger programs at each park location. We love studying the history and geography of each park we visit. It is amazing to see how different each park can be!Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
