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You Can Depend on Me
Students identify how they depend on others, and examine and discuss the images on the California Quarter Reverse. They view and discuss images of various habitats, complete a Habitat Research worksheet, and create a habitat diorama.
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Revise for Parallel Structure
In this parallel structure activity, students revise a set of 20 sentences for parallel structure. Page has links to additional resources.
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A Monument for Marine Conservation
Students explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to discover what's there and pick up clues as to how people have both harmed and helped the native habitats. They study another protected area and see how to balance conservation efforts...
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Igneous Rock Features
In this rock worksheet, learners review the characteristics associated with igneous rock features. This worksheet has 14 multiple choice questions.
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Revising Dialogue II
In this dialogue revision worksheet, students revise a set of sentences so they sound more natural and fitting for the characters speaking.
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How Does Preserving Wilderness Enhance Forestry
Students identify events of the environmental movement in the United States. For this environment lesson students study Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, who had a great impact on the environmental movement.
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Oh, California: Understanding Primary Sources: What Did John Muir See?
Students read a selection from the writings of John Muir. They discover his view on California and its natural resources. They create a display of images that show what California has to offer.
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Environmental History: Map 9: Conservation, Yosemite Ntl. Park, 1935
Lessons for learners K-12 in which they study original map of Yosemite National Park, ca. 1935 and explore appropriate human uses of the environment.
Library of Congress
Loc: Frederick Law Olmstead
Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...
My Hero Project
My Hero: John Muir
Referred to as the "greatest Californian," John Muir was a writer and conservationalist. Use this site to learn about Muir's inspirational views about nature and the establishment of the United States National Park System.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Yosemite National Park
This picture was taken in Yosemite National Park. Found in California, USA, Yosemite National Park became a World Heritage Site in 1984.
Other
Cool Works: Cools Jobs in Exciting Places
Cool Works is all about you finding a seasonal job or career in some of the greatest places on Earth. Get a summer job in Yellowstone, Yosemite, or another national park wonder. Find a great camp counselor job to keep you busy all summer...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Conservation Movement at a Crossroads
The debate over damming the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park marked a crossroads in the American conservation movement. Until this debate, conservationists seemed fairly united in their aims. San Francisco's need for a...
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Ansel Adams Gallery
A site featuring the breathtaking photography of Ansel Adams plus works of other contemporary landscape photographers. A fascinating collection of nature seen in black and white.
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: The Letters of John Muir
A collection of original letters of John Muir and photographs of the era. From these, students can learn about the conservation movement and the arguments John Muir used in favor of preservation.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Evolution of Conservation Movement
American Memory site documents the historical formation of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage. Browse through literature, books, pamphlets, government documents, and manuscripts drawn from the collections of...
Read Works
Read Works: Forms of Art Ansel Adams
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a brief biography of the photographer Ansel Adams and his straight photography style. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rangers' Club
Stephen Tyng Mather, the wealthy first director of the National Park Service personally donated this building to house the newly hired rangers covering Yosemite National Park. Its rustic architecture inspired all National Park...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: The Ahwahnee
National Park Service-built and operated hotel in Yosemite National Park; designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood; exemplifies National Park Service Rustic architecture.