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 tundra ecosystem in Rocky Mountain National Park is a unique and fragile place. Join an RMNP education ranger in discovering common threats to species like pika, ptarmigan, and plants that call the "land above the trees" their home. Students will research various threats to this ecosystem, present their findings to a park 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
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. 

Last updated: February 27, 2026