Now that you've explored the far reaches of the world with your Around the World project, we're going to turn our attention to some of the wonders of the United States. Each of you will choose a National Park to research, and then create a Glogster poster.
(You may use the rest of the class period today to finish your around the World Project, if you need to)
To introduce you to a few of the National Parks, we'll start by watching this video from the National Parks and Conservation Assocation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6_1fGKfpY
The research file can be found in your network folder, but a copy of it can be found below. You must complete the research and get it checked by me before you can begin your Glog.
Here are a few samples of the projects from last year:
Name:
Name of Park:
National Park Glog
Student Research Sheet
This project will take most of the fourth quarter. First, you must choose a National Park to research. A list of resources can be found on Mrs. Morell’s Websites of the Week – the best place to start would be the National Park Service Website.
You will be evaluated the following elements:
· The research you complete on this worksheet.
· A bibliography – or works cited page. Keep in mind you must cite every photo collected, and every web-based resource you use. Please create a word document in your network folder, and keep a running bibliography as you research.
· The final presentation of your research. I would like you to create a Glog of your National Park.
Park Location
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State:
Closest “big city” to your park:
What other parks are close to your park?:
Which States would you travel through to reach your National Park?
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Physical Characteristics
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Size of the park (in acres):
Climate (temp and weather):
List and describe at least 3 interesting geologic features:
Find and save at least one picture of each cool geologic feature.
Cite EACH picture in your bibliography.
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Park Plants
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List and describe at least 3 interesting plants:
Why did you include these plants?
Where in the park would you see them?
Find and save at least one picture of each cool plant.
Cite EACH picture in your bibliography.
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Park Animals
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List and describe at least 5 interesting animals:
Why did you include these animals?
Find and save at least one picture of each cool animal.
Cite EACH picture in your bibliography.
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Human Characteristics
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When was the park created?
What was the park created to protect or preserve?
Number of visitors each year:
List and describe at least 3 of the most popular things to do or to visit:
Why are these places and things popular?
Find and save at least one picture of each popular thing to do and visit.
Cite EACH picture in your bibliography.
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Websites to use:
Most of your information can be found on the National Park Service website:
And the National Parks Conservation Association is another great resource:
Choose your Park from the list below, and let Mrs. Morell know which one you'd like to use:
| State | National Park | Year Established |
| Alaska (8) | Denali | 1917 |
| Gates of the Arctic | 1980 |
| Glacier Bay | 1980 |
| Katmai | 1980 |
| Kenai Fjords | 1980 |
| Kobuk Valley | 1980 |
| Lake Clark | 1980 |
| Wrangell - St. Elias | 1980 |
| American Samoa | American Samoa | 1988 |
| Arizona (3) | Grand Canyon | 1919 |
| Petrified Forest | 1962 |
| Saguaro | 1994 |
| Arkansas | Hot Springs | 1921 |
| California (8) | Channel Islands | 1980 |
| Death Valley | 1994 |
| Joshua Tree | 1994 |
| Kings Canyon | 1940 |
| Lassen Volcanic | 1916 |
| Redwood | 1968 |
| Sequoia | 1890 |
| Yosemite | 1890 |
| Colorado (4) | Black Canyon of the Gunnison | 1999 |
| Great Sand Dunes | 2004 |
| Mesa Verde | 1906 |
| Rocky Mountain | 1915 |
| Florida (3) | Biscayne | 1980 |
| Dry Tortugas | 1992 |
| Everglades | 1947 |
| Hawaii (2) | Haleakala | 1916 |
| Hawaii Volcanoes | 1916 |
| Idaho | Yellowstone | 1872 |
| Kentucky | Mammoth Cave | 1941 |
| Maine | Acadia | 1919 |
| Michigan | Isle Royale | 1940 |
| Minnesota | Voyageurs | 1975 |
| Montana (2) | Glacier | 1910 |
| Yellowstone | 1872 |
| Nevada | Great Basin | 1986 |
| New Mexico | Carlsbad Caverns | 1930 |
| North Carolina | Great Smoky Mountains | 1934 |
| North Dakota | Theodore Roosevelt | 1978 |
| Ohio | Cuyahoga Valley | 2000 |
| Oregon | Crater Lake | 1902 |
| South Carolina | Congaree | 2003 |
| South Dakota (2) | Badlands | 1978 |
| Wind Cave | 1903 |
| Tennessee | Great Smoky Mountains | 1934 |
| Texas (2) | Big Bend | 1944 |
| Guadalupe Mountains | 1966 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands | 1956 |
| Utah (5) | Arches | 1971 |
| Bryce Canyon | 1928 |
| Capitol Reef | 1971 |
| Canyonlands | 1964 |
| Zion | 1919 |
| Virginia | Shenandoah | 1935 |
| Washington (3) | Mount Rainier | 1899 |
| North Cascades | 1968 |
| Olympic | 1938 |
| Wyoming (2) | Grand Teton | 1929 |
| Yellowstone | 1872 |
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