Distance Learning

What are National Parks?

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:
RW.3.1.1, RW.3.1.2, RW.3.2.2, RW.3.4.1, RW.4.1.2, RW.4.2.1, RW.4.4.1, RW.5.1.1, RW.5.1.2, RW.5.1.2, RW.5.2.2, RW.5.4.1, SS.3.1.2, SS.3.2.2, SS.4.2.2, VA.3.3.1, VA.3.4.1, VA.5.1.1, VA.5.1.2

What is a national park and what were they created to protect? Meet with a park ranger to investigate the meaning behind each symbol within the National Park Service (NPS) emblem and explore various NPS sites across the country.

Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 3rd-5th
Subjects: Social Studies/History, Science, 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. 

Last updated: February 27, 2026