Home Plan - [GR2-L5-U1-LC1-18 Yellowstone A Place of Wild Wonder]
The document provides an in-depth exploration of Yellowstone National Park, covering its history, geological features like geysers and the supervolcano, and the diverse wildlife present including bison, grizzly bears, and reintroduced wolves. It emphasizes the importance of protection and conservation efforts in national parks like Yellowstone while also discussing the attractions and activities that draw visitors to the park, such as scenic beauty, hot springs, and wildlife viewing. Additionally, the document incorporates reading strategies to help students engage with the material effectively.
Contents
- Pages 1—26: Yellowstone educational introduction
- Pages 27—49: Yellowstone Park overview.
Pages 1—26: Yellowstone educational introduction
The section of the document focuses on introducing Yellowstone National Park to students and helping them understand various aspects of the park. It includes definitions of key terms like explorers, hot spot, and protected. Students are encouraged to visualize, comprehend, and discuss the text through questions and activities. The section covers details about Yellowstone being the first national park, the presence of geysers, the supervolcano, wildlife like bison and grizzly bears, and the reintroduction of wolves to the park. Students are also asked to interpret photographs and captions related to the content. Additionally, the document includes a reading strategy of visualization to enhance understanding and engagement with the text.
Pages 27—49: Yellowstone Park overview.
The section discusses various aspects of Yellowstone National Park, such as the different kinds of wildlife that can be observed there, including golden eagles, elk, deer, fish, beavers, and foxes. It highlights the history of Native Americans visiting the area and their activities in Yellowstone. Additionally, the section mentions the significance of Yellowstone being the first national park in the world and why it is essential to protect national parks like Yellowstone. Lastly, it touches on the reasons why people visit Yellowstone, such as to enjoy its natural beauty, wildlife, hot springs, and activities like fishing and camping.