Yellowstone Virtual Lesson with a Park Ranger

The 4th grade students at Jefferson had another amazing experience today. They got to speak with a Yellowstone National Park Ranger. Ranger Ali spoke with the kids about the wildlife you can find in Yellowstone National Park such as bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Students got to ask her questions, see real wildlife skull and fur, and hear some amazing facts. 

She described the difference between the predators and prey. They learned how the wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone and the effect that had on the ecosystem there. Ranger Ali also shared information on her job, and the geothermal features of Yellowstone like the geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. (Check out the Yellowstone webcams from some of the geysers)

The kids learned a lot, as well as the teachers, and were engaged the whole time. They came up with great questions! Definitely a great two day start to the students' animal and ecosystem unit.