Distance Learning

Natural Hazards Happening Now

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science,Social Studies
State Standards:
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Colorado Academic Standards:
SC.2.3.1, SC.2.3.2, SC.3.3.2, SC.4.3.5, SS.3.1.2, SS.3.1.2, SS.3.2.1, SS.3.2.2, RW.2.1.1, RW.2.1.2, RW2.3.2

Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding communities have experienced major flooding events. In this program, students will act as meteorologists and study historic floods using a virtual flood table model. Students will apply their new knowledge to predict future natural hazards.

Program Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Grade Levels: 2nd-4th
Subjects: Science, Social Studies/History, Reading, Literacy
Number of Participants: Minimum of 5, No Maximum

To Schedule a Program:

 

Please email us at rmnp_virtual_programs@nps.gov and one of our education rangers will get back with you as soon as possible.

In your email, please provide the following information:

  • Your phone number
  • School name and address
  • The program you are requesting
  • Grade level and number of students
  • Three dates/times for your program request (we’ll choose the closest one that fits in our program schedule)
  • The preferred platform of choice (Zoom, Webex, Google Meets, or Teams)

For additional details, visit RMNP's Virtual Programs webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/education/virtual-programs.htm

Equipment Requirements: 

Access to a computer, a web camera (with a built-in microphone), a projector, speakers, a video conferencing platform (e.g. Google Meets, Zoom, Teams, or Webex), and a stable high-speed internet connection. 

Last updated: February 27, 2026