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= Where in Our World can You Find. . . . =

** Where in Our World Can You Find. . . ? **  Students will explore and learn about the oldest National Park in America. Yellowstone is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. Students will be introduced to the geological features such as calderas, geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles, landforms, waterfalls, and the various types of rocks found throughout the park. More than 60 mammals and a wide variety of birds live in the park. Students will be introduced to some of the more popular ones such as Grizzly and Black Bears, Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Bison, Moose, Wolf, Trumpeter Swan, Cliff Swallows, the Great Gray Owl, and White Pelicans. As we study specific features of Yellowstone, we will make connections and comparisons to the wildlife, geology, and vegetation found in North Carolina and other areas of our world. Technology will be used to further explore features of the park and other areas in our world that have similar characteristics. As a culminating activity, students will create a Travel Guide full of information as to where you can travel to find geysers, waterfalls, calderas, volcanoes, and a variety of animals.
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Dianne O Jones dojones@wcpss.net