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Very few people have ever ventured into a glacial crevasse or flown over an active volcano. This virtual activity provides students with an opportunity to learn from park rangers while exploring some of the most amazing natural features of five U.S. National Parks. On their journey they view beautiful sights like thousands of bats exiting a cave in the Carlsbad Caverns or the coral reefs of Dry Tortugas in Florida. As they describe their experience by writing and illustrating a park brochure, learners will increase their understanding of how the “leave no trace” concept is protecting these important ecosystems and why we should all follow this conservation ethic when enjoying time outdoors.
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Recommendation of how and where to use it
This interactive website can be used to support Grade 4-8 Science lessons investigating habitats, biodiversity, geology and Earth's physical processes and properties. The virtual tour of the Bryce Canyon National Park explores the night sky and identifies key features like constellations. Students learn the seven “Leave No Trace” principles which reinforces critical thinking about human impacts on sensitive natural systems. The videos also demonstrate the important relationship between scientific research and ecosystem conservation.
Parks Canada has a YouTube channel with a “Made for Kids” section containing clips of plant and animal species in Canada's parks and scientists conducting ecological and climate change investigations. These videos could be used to extend the learning experience with Canadian content. Parks Canada also has a “Citizen Science” program that might provide an opportunity for students to become actively involved in conservation while exploring a local natural area.
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Themes Addressed
Ecosystems (4)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Biodiversity
- Interdependence
- Wildlife Protection
