National Parks
Visiting our National Parks is more than just a field trip. We can learn about important historical events, cultures, famous Americans, natural wonders, and geography. Our parks have a long history of being established on one of these merits to preserve for future generations.
Reading about the Revolutionary War and Civil War is important to know the foundation of our country. Yet, walking the grounds, seeing, feeling and smelling the air that our forefathers did can have a far better impact lasting for years to come. In the parks we have traveled, I have been impressed with the preservation and presentation of our history. Museums, artifacts, and photographs are there for us to learn, enjoy and remember. Visit the National Park Service to see the landmarks preserved for you to visit and their significance in our American history.
Let’s see how well you know your land. Many of the questions on the following page were information found in a great resource for children called, America’s National Parks activity book. You can find all the answers to the questions by visiting www.nps.org. Discover more about the land where you live.
Here are the activities for this week.
- Print out “How Well Do You Know Your National Parks” worksheet and complete.
- Use the “Parks Challenge” when you visit a park this week.
- Try “Interview a Park Ranger” for children who want to talk to a Park Ranger.
- Find out more about the National Parks with the cut-out page.
- Learn about the first National Park using the National Park Research worksheet.