Habitats and Satellites - Students explore vegetation, the nitrogen cycle, and their own habitat through the use of a global positioning system and sophisticated GIS mapping. This unit has been partially funded by the National Park Foundation's Parks as Classrooms program. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are defined and conservation techniques are explored. The Active Earth - This unit highlights the dynamic geological processes that shaped this area. Students learn how scientists study the earth's history through physical evidence and determine the changes over time.
Water quality impacts the health of our citizens, livestock, and wildlife.
This multi-session unit is designed to take place in the classroom and in the field, over an extended period of time. Introductory lesson plans have been developed to present in the classroom prior to the field experience. Data collected will be used in the overall water monitoring process by the National Park Service. Wetlands - Wetlands are one of the environment's most important features. Because of their significance, great efforts have been made to protect and restore them.