Distance Learning

Bighorn History

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Science
State Standards:
Utah Core Standards: Standard 3.2.2, Standard 3.2.4, Standard 3.3.4, Standard 3.3.7, Standard 3.3.8

Desert Bighorn Sheep have triumphed over a complete disappearance from Zion in the mid-1900s due to overhunting by humans and disease caught from domestic sheep.

Today, Zion’s sheep population thrives with over 500 in the park thanks to their perfect adaptations and help from scientists, rangers, volunteers, and the community surrounding Desert Bighorn Sheep habitat. 

Format

  1. Students will meet the presenting rangers, and see photographs of Zion National Park.
  2. We will briefly discuss what a desert is and what kind of plants, animals, and communities might live there.
  3. Students will learn about the history of human impact on Desert Big Horn Sheep and how communities have worked together to support the reintroduction and success of this species.
  4. Student will participate in a mapping activity.
  5. Time will be allowed for questions.

This program takes approximately 30 minutes.

Objectives

The participating students will be able to:

  • Identity one way that humans might have a harmful impact on the ecosystems around them.
  • Identify one way that humans might have a positive, lasting impact on the ecosystems around them.

Booking & Info

To book this program, visit our booking page.

For more information about this program or the park, send us an email.

Tags: zion education distance learning bighorn sheep desert zion national park adaptations animals wildlife geography ecosystems nature

Last updated: October 2, 2026