Distance Learning

Sounds of Rocky

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Science
State Standards:
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Colorado Academic Standards:
SC.1.1.1, SC.1.2.1, SC.2.1.1
National Standards:
1-PS4-1

Rocky Mountain National Park holds an expansive library of sounds - from rushing waterfalls in the spring to the sounds of elk bugling in the fall. Students will become sound scientists, performing three experiments to uncover the properties of sound and studying how three animals hear and use sound in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Length: 45 minutes
Grade Levels: 1st-2nd
Subjects: Science
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