National Parks

National parks are incredible places full of natural beauty and wonders.

We’ll explore how these parks have become symbols of our national heritage and how they offer us opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world.

In this episode, NATIONAL PARKS, children embark on a journey to explore how these parks have become symbols of our national heritage and how they offer us opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world.

In this primary source inquiry, children embark on an exciting journey as they examine captivating photographs from Yellowstone National Park. Using the power of careful observation and thoughtful reflection, children will learn how to closely examine primary sources and uncover the fascinating details and clues that reveal the awe-inspiring wonders of national parks!

National Parks typically takes about 15-20 minutes to play. It is recommended that the episode be introduced during a teacher-facilitated small group or whole-class interaction, and then students may revisit the episode either individually or in small groups. Specific ideas for implementation and many other resources can be found in the Teacher’s Guide.

Citations

Berson, I. R., Berson, M. J., & Snow, B. (2023). National Parks [App]. Newburyport, MA: Bert Snow & Co. Retrieved from KidCitizen, a Congress, Civic Participation, and Primary Sources Project from the Library of Congress, https://www.kidcitizen.net/