Lessons : National Parks

Don't miss the Department of the Interior's FAQ on the "Every Kid in a Park" initiative.
This link provides short video clips that would serve as a great intro to the concept of "National Parks."
Search for lessons focusing on Grades 3-5 or adapt lessons according to student ability. 
Link to a Google Drive file full of lesson plans, materials and ideas. You do not need an account. 
A variety of collected lesson materials including info. from the NPS Junior Ranger and  Webranger programs, and lessons from the Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. 
Oregon School Library Standards (OASL)
Crosswalk with Common Core Anchor Standards,
AASL (American Association of School Librarians)
and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).

Science and History Standards