Distance Learning

Life on the Edge

Grade Level:
High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science,Social Studies
State Standards:
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Colorado Academic Standards:
SC.HS.1.9, SC.HS.2.3, SC.HS.2.4, SC.HS.2.5, SC.HS.2.6, SC.HS.2.7, SC.HS.2.9, SC.HS2.11, SC.HS.2.13, SC.HS.3.7, SC.HS.3.9, SC.HS.3.11, SC.HS.3.12, RW.H1.1.2, RW.H1.4.1, RW.H2.4.1, SS.HS.2.1, SS.HS.2.2, SS.HS.2.3

The alpine ecosystem of Rocky Mountain National Park is a unique yet fragile place. Join a ranger in discovering common threats to pikas, ptarmigan, and plants in the "land above the trees". Students will research various threats to this community, present their findings to a ranger during the program, and apply their knowledge to better understand their local communities.

Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 9th-12th
Subjects: Problem-Solving, Science, Career Education, Industrial Technology, Problem-Based Learning, Writing, Social Studies/History, Reading
Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum


To Schedule a Program: 
Contact our Virtual Programs Coordinator via email or visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. Must book at least two weeks in advance of the current date. 

Equipment Requirements: 
Computer, webcam, projector, speakers, video conferencing platform (e.g. Google Meets, Zoom, Teams, or Webex), and stable highspeed internet connection

Last updated: April 12, 2024