Distance Learning

Ecosystem Explorers

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science
State Standards:
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Colorado Academic Standards:
SC.3.2.1, SC.3.2.3, SC.4.2.1, SC.5.2.1, SC.5.2.2, SC.MS.2.5, SC.MS.2.6, SC.MS.2.12, RW.3.1.1, RW.3.4.1, RW.4.1.2, RW.5.1.1
National Standards:
NGSS-2-LS4-1, NGSS-5-LS2-1, NGSS-5-ESS2-1, NGSS-MS-LS2-2, NGSS-MS-LS2-3

Due to changes in elevation, precipitation, and temperature within Rocky Mountain National Park, the ecosystems found here are extremely unique. Join an education ranger and become ecosystem explorers on a mission to uncover the biodiversity found in each ecosystem! Students will research one of the four ecosystems in RMNP before connecting with an education ranger and will present their findings during the live program. Rangers will elaborate on each ecosystem, showing videos and images from each ecosystem.

Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3rd-6th
Subjects: Science, Writing, 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)
  • 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. 

Tags: rmnp

Last updated: February 27, 2026