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National Parks I
Explore the wild, historic, and breathtaking landscapes of America's National Parks.
Description
Pack your boots (and books) as we prepare to explore the wild, historic, and breathtaking landscapes of America's National Parks. This course is a journey through American History and culture using the "living museums" of the United States. Together we'll discover the process taken to create the National Parks System. We will dig deep into the history, science, and geography of our most iconic landmarks and many lesser known American marvels. This particular class will cover the first 31 National Parks including Yellowstone, Crater Lake, Denali, and Grand Canyon. Additionally, we will explore many of the National Designations. In class, we will explore the parks through interactive activities, experiments, and discussion. Homework will include weekly reading, podcasts and basic research into specific National Parks. Students will be asked to regularly share their findings on these parks. In addition to weekly homework, a road trip project will be assigned. This is a stand alone class and can be combined with a 2nd semester which will uncover the remaining 32 National Parks including, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Pinnacles and more. This course could count toward .5 credit for either Geography or History.
Class Status
Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist
Instructor
Julie Brenneman
Credits
0.5 Credit
Period
Period 2B: 10:40 - 11:40am
Term
1st Semester
Requirements
and Prerequisites - (if applicable)
Text Required:
All students must have a National Park Guide that contains all 63 National Parks. Here are my 3 recommendations with general readability. Please choose the one that would be most appropriate for your student. If you have questions please reach out to me directly.
For younger students or those needing easier reading(closer to a 5th or 6th grade reading level), use this guide:
Lonely Plant Kids: America's National Parks
For students reading at 7th grade level or beyond I would suggest this Guide:
National Geographic Ultimate Guide to the National Parks
***These last resources can be considered for the National Park Enthusiast and advanced reader. Neither is required but would be considered extra resources. ***
This guide goes beyond the 63 National covering nearly all 433 National Park Units.
Complete National Parks of the United States
This is a coffee table book with detailed descriptions, maps, and large pictures.
Weekly Tuition
$10/week
Class Fees
paid directly to the instructor
$10 for class copies and supplies for the experiments and activities