"Giant Sequoias and Fire-Sequoia and Kings Canyon." National Park Service. Web. 15 Apr. 2021. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/giant-sequoias-and-fire.htm
During the Inquire stage, you will begin to learn about what interests you. View the resources below to help you begin to formulate questions that you will want answered. Use the document at the bottom to help you organize your research. These resources are a starting point. You will need to explore further to determine what your specific research question will be.
The following video gives you an introduction to John Muir and his significance in establishing national parks across our country.
“John Muir: Last Explorers.” Learn360, Films Media Group, 2011, learn360.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=147094&xtid=59583. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.
In the following video, you will learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and it's relevance in the development of our state and national parks.
A Nation-Wide System of Parks. (n.d.). United States. Department of the Interior. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/a-nation-wide-system-of-parks
This article introduces the varying biomes in our world. The biomes presented in this article are grasslands, deserts, chaparral, deciduous forests, coniferous forests, tundra, tropical rainforests, and aquatic biomes. Each biome is described in detail as well as what concerns each faces. Why do you think specific areas were chosen for protection?
Biomes. (2021). ScienceFlix. Retrieved April 12, 2021, from Scholastic Grolier Online. https://sdm-sfx.digital.scholastic.com
This article on conservation gives information about how to conserve in our current environment, the history of conservation, and areas in which conservation is needed. John Muir and Rachel Carson both were influential about conservation efforts and the importance behind the idea. What are some ways you can contribute to conservation efforts in our area?
Conservation. (2021). ScienceFlix. Retrieved April 12, 2021, from Scholastic Grolier Online. https://sdm-sfx.digital.scholastic.com