Chat with a Ranger can be adapted for any grade level. In this program, students learn about Zion National Park, the park service, and the ranger themselves as they interact in live time with a uniformed ranger. After an introduction to the National Park Service emblem and meaning, the ranger will address questions from the classroom, using props and presentations to share the ecology, wildlife, and history of Zion National Park. Classrooms prepare and send questions ahead of time.
Zion National Park is one of 417 National Park Service areas. The National Park Service “conserves the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Park Rangers work at National Park sites to help protect these areas. There are different kinds of rangers who work at parks in a variety of positions that all work towards preserving and conserving the park. Zion National Park preserves an area of southwest Utah with massive sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and a unique array of plants and animals.
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30 minutes
Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons
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Leadership, Sciences, Social Studies/History
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Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah United States
Zion National Park is a place with massive sandstonecliffs, narrow slot canyons, unique wildlife and plants, and a rich history.Students learn about Zion National Park, the National Park Service, and theunique ecosystems and history of the southwest as they interact in live timewith a uniformed ranger. Our free programs cover a variety of topics that bringcurriculum to life.
Contact: Zion Education zion_education@nps.gov 4357720187
1.) This program begins with an introduction to the National Park Service and Zion National Park.2.) Students then learn about the presenting ranger, and see images from the various parks that they've worked in. 3.) Ranger then goes through their questions, using accompanying photographs, props, and videos to answer questions and help provide a deeper understanding of Zion National Park. 4.) Students are invited to ask additional questions.
Students will:-gain an understanding of what a national park site is, and the various things they protect. -compare the different careers available in the National Park Service.-identify the southwest desert and some of the plants and animals that live here. -develop an appreciate for the intricacies and moving parts of operation a large national park. -have all their questions answered about Zion National Park, and the National Park Service.