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Yellowstone National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enjoy this award-winning site from Yellowstone Park, the Crossroads of the West. Plan your trip with their free "99 Things To Do in Yellowstone." Be sure to watch the movie "Yellowstone Park" for great sites and music!
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory is an instrument-based monitoring program designed for observing volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. This website provides information about its geology, history,...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Yellowstone Fires

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and activities enhance student exploration of wildfire ecology and human interventions in Yellowstone National Park, and provide a background for land use management studies.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: This Land Is Your Land: Parks and Public Spaces

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition tells the story of the conservation, culture, history, and preservation of parks and protected areas through maps, documents, letters, and other primary sources.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Explorations in American Environmental History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lessons introduce students to historical perspectives of nature and the environment, drawing on the American Memory collections, other digital resources, readings, and writing exercises. Students examine materials in a variety of...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone Scavenger Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
In order to complete this internet hunt on Yellowstone, students must peruse through the park's website to find the answers to the questions. A very interesting hunt and one that students will be sure to enjoy!
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:yellowstone: Yellowstone Food Web

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the interdependence of wildlife in the Yellowstone ecosystem and draw an ecosystem showing the interdependence of life forms.
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PBS

Pbs: Yellowstone & Native American Myths

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A lesson plan aimed at grades four through six that explores the world of Native American myths.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park Kids Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This official Yellowstone National Park Kids Website is filled with activities for children of all ages.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Website that accompanies the PBS movie "American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation." Offers information about the American buffalo and its struggles in the modern world. Also discusses the impact of national parks on buffalo.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Science in Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 and "is one of the last, nearly intact, natural ecosystems in the temperate zone of Earth. The Science Learning Centre provides information on numerous topics that include; biological and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Return of the Bear

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the increasing population of the endangered grizzly bear. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

National Fire Protection Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Wyoming

For Students 3rd - 5th
Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Yellowstone National Park through this National Park website. This site provides links to historical facts, planning a trip, maps and more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brown, View of the Lower Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
The falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone by Grafton Tyler Brown depicts the Grand Canyon, the one found at Yellowstone in Wyoming. Grafton Brown was one of the first African-American artists to depict scenes of the West. View...
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PBS

Pbs.org: Yellowstone National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A history of Yellowstone National Park.
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The History Place

The History Place: Best of Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at "The History Place" is an online exhibit of 25 black and white photographs by Ansel Adams. A very interesting place to view his best work, and worth checking out.
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CNN

Cnn: Wolves Get Help to Make a Comeback in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN news story about the efforts to reintroduce wolves into the wilds of America.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:yellowstone: Let's Go! Virtual Yellowstone Tour

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Define the terms geyser, mud pot, hot springs, erosion and uplift. Identify the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park and write a description of the geologic features to be included on a map for a self-guided tour for park visitors.
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Other

Yellowstone National Park: Geysers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what a hot spring is, where they form, why the water is hot, minerals in the water, crystal and color formation, and life forms such as bacteria in the water.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the unique features and qualities of Yellowstone National Park, including its plant and animal life.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Bringing Wolves Home

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Ed Bangs, a wolf recovery coordinator who brought wolves back into Yellowstone National Park after a fifty-year absence.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Geysers

For Students K - 1st
Interesting information about geysers including where they are located and how they are formed and erupt.