MOR provides four different kits relating to Yellowstone National Park: Thermal Features, Prairie Ecosystem, Forest Ecosystem, and Riparian/Wetland Ecosystem. These interdisciplinary kits teach students about the components of an ecosystem while exploring the different kinds of Yellowstone animals. The Thermal Features kit introduces students to why and how geysers and other fascinating features exist. Lessons also incorporate writing, history, and traditional American Indian stories.
Thermal Features Content Standards
Lesson - Mentos and Diet Coke Geysers
Lesson - Flour Powered Volcano
Lesson - Creating a Hot Springs
Lesson - Mapping Yellowstone's Thermal Features
Yellowstone Forest Kit Contents
Yellowstone Forest Content Standards
Lesson - What is an Ecosystem?
Lesson - Exploring Forest Animals
Lesson - Learning About Camouflage
Yellowstone Wetland Kit Contents
Yellowstone Wetland Content Standards
Lesson - What is an Ecosystem?
Lesson - Wetland Birds and Mammals
Lesson - Learning about Camouflage
Yellowstone Prairie Kit Contents
Yellowstone Prairie Content Standards
Lesson - What is an Ecosystem?
Lesson - Learning About Camouflage