•Zion National Park offers curriculum-based in-class outreach programs in October, March, and April.  The programs are offered to 2nd - 5th grade classes in Washington County elementary schools or schools within a 50-mile radius of the park.  All of our outreach education programs incorporate Utah state core curriculum standards as well as park themes. 

•The 2007 Spring Outreach Program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from March to April.

Third Grade: 

• Habitat Is Where It's At! - A habitat is the total environment of an organism, and includes both living and non-living things. Since all living organisms have certain requirements  for survival (i.e.: the basic needs of food, water, shelter, and space in a suitable arrangement), an organism's habitat must satisfy those basic needs. There are many complex relationships between plants and animals striving to attain these needs.  Students will investigate these relationships by exploring the habitats of Zion National Park and the animals that live in them. 

Fourth Grade: 

• Awesome Adaptations! - Plants and animals often have unique physical characteristics or behaviors that help them survive in their environment. These adaptations are tools for use in specific habitats and situations.  Students will learn about animal adaptations and how these adaptations help them live successfully in their environment. 

Fifth Grade: 

• Endangered Species
  -Either natural situations or human intervention can force a plant or animal species to become threatened, endangered, and eventually extinct. Through this program, students will learn about endangered species, including some of the natural traits or characteristics that can make a species more susceptible to changes in their environment.  Examples of some of the natural and human causes that can threaten a species will be identified, and examples on what can be done to protect them from extinction will be discussed.

•Programs are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. September through October, 2007.

 Second Grade: 

• vertebrate and invertebrate) are native to Zion National Park. This program focuses on the five major vertebrate groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Rangers introduce these animals, using pictures, recordings, and other items (such as a horn, antler, feathers, etc.). In smaller groups, students research a particular animal grouping, using booklets as a resource. The small groups then present their research topic and share with the entire class. Through research and presentation activities, students learn first-hand about the similarities and differences within and between the five animal groups. 

•The Zion Natural History Association provides additional funding for the Zion Outreach Program.

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