![]() NPS S. Gardiner Bring Timpanogos Cave to Your Classroom!Bring Timpanogos Cave to your classroom! Our rangers are available to present interactive lessons based on Utah and Next Generation Science Standards curriculum. This gives an excellent opportunity to connect their learning to the natural world. ![]() E. Hedrick How to Make a CaveJust the power of weathering, erosion, and deposition is enough to make a cave! Students will explore real-life application of these concepts by learning how they led to the creation of Timpanogos Cave.Length: 1 Hour Grade Levels: 4th-5th grade UT State Standards: 5.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.3 ![]() NPS A. Shirey Adaptation ExplorationIntroduce adaptations with a ranger! Students will be introduced to adaptations, structures, and their functions. Rangers will use tactile examples of Utah wildlife to illustrate how adaptations support survival in ecosystems throughout Utah.
Length: 45 Minutes Grade Level: 4th UT State Standards: 4.1.1, 4.1.2 ![]() NPS A. Shirey Deep Dweller AdaptationsWildlife living in caves navigate pitch black passages, limited food, and winding tunnels. By examining real world examples and activities, student will discover how wildlife survive in the extreme cave environment. This works best as an end-of-unit lesson.Length: 1 Hour Grade Levels: 4th UT State Standards: 4.1.1, 4.1.2 ![]() E Hedrick Communities Care in National ParksExplore communities through National Parks! Students will explore the types of communities that use National Parks and compare them to their own. We will also discuss the role of community members and how we work to solve problems in our National Parks. ![]() Utah History in National ParksHow do National Parks reflect the history of Utah? Students will discuss the roles of National Parks both in the United States of America and Utah. They will then explore various parks in Utah to discover how they tell our state’s history. |
Last updated: March 6, 2025