National Parks Project

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National Parks Project

• By
• Mrs. Hunter

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Parks Project

• Complete Report on Park
• Do Research on Park
• Complete Project
• Set up Ranger Station
• Be Ranger for the day

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Park Research

• Write to park for information
• Go to Internet sitehttp//www.nps.gov/
• Encyclopedia
• Write NPS

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Topics to Research

• History
• Natural Features
• Highlights
• Plants
• Wildlife
• Recreation and Accommodations
• Weather
• Safety
• Facing the Future

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Projects
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History

• Maps
• Fictional Stories
• Readings
• Historical Timeline
• Interviews
• Readers Theater
• Freeze-to-life
• Artifacts

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Natural Features

• Ruin Models
• Papier-Mache Mountain
• Volcanoes
• Food Features
• Clay Model
• How A Glacier Moves

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Highlights

• Posters
• Pamphlets
• Scenery Match
• Models

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Plants

• Ecosystem Mobile
• Poisonous Plants Poster
• Ecosystem Mural

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Wildlife

• Clay Animal Models
• Haiku Poems
• Footprint Match Poster
• Animal shelter
• Endangered species
• Pond life
• Animal Poster

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Recreation and Accommodations

• Hiking Trails
• Trail challenge
• Special Programs
• Activities Poster
• Where to Stay
• Park State Map
• Road Map
• Campsites
• Park Newsletter

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Weather

• Weather Broadcast
• Water cycle mural
• Seasonal Adaptations of Plants and Animals
• Weather Graphs
• Weather Diary
• Weather Account
• Weather Safety

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Safety

• Medical Alert
• Dos and Donts
• Survival kit
• Safety Tips
• Danger zones
• Feeding Animals

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Facing the Future

• Trees and Recycling
• National Park Gameboard
• You Can Help Poster
• Current Events
• Legislative Bills

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Ranger Station

• Build a ranger station
• Use a large box
• Make sign for your park
• Decorate it
• Be prepared to be ranger for the day