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Good morning class!. Today is Thursday, March 13 th , 2014. National Parks. Lake Louise National Park, Canada. What is a “National Park?”. A national park is a park that is protected because it has important value. It could be important because it:
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Good morning class! Today is Thursday, March 13th, 2014
National Parks Lake Louise National Park, Canada
What is a “National Park?” • A national park is a park that is protected because it has important value. • It could be important because it: • 1. Has a rare landform/animal living in it. • 2. Is very beautiful. • 3. Is very natural and unpolluted.
What is a “National Park?” • It usually has a river or lake in it. • It usually has a beautiful landform in it. • It also has different outdoor activities you can do in it!
What is a Landform? • A natural feature of the earth's surface. • Some you may already know: • Lake, river, hill
Types of Landforms • A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it. Grand Canyon, USA
Types of Landforms • A waterfall is a place where water from a river flows over a vertical drop or cliff. Niagara Falls, Canada/USA
Types of Landforms • A mountain is a large landform that reaches high above the surrounding land. Mount Everest Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Tallest mountain in the world!
Types of Landforms • A geyser is a place where water boils, then shoots up into the air! Old Faithful, USA Erupts every 91 minutes!
Types of Landforms • A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. Domica Cave, Slovakia
Let’s Practice! What is this type of landform?
National Park Activities • Camping When people go camping, they sleep in tents and also make a fire to cook their food.
National Park Activities • Canoeing A canoe is a type of boat with no motor. To use a canoe, you must use a paddle.
National Park Activities • Rock climbing When someone climbs up or across a wall of a mountain.
National Park Activities • Hiking Hiking is an outdoor activity where people walk on beautifulpathways. People often hike on mountains.
Let’s Practice! What is this activity?
Make your own National Park! • My park’s name is Chinada National Park. • My park is located in Hunan Province, China. • My park has a canyon where you can go rock climbing and it also has a river where you can go canoeing. Lastly, it has a waterfall at the top of a mountain that people like to hike to.
Chinada National Park China + Canada = Chinada!
Make your own National Park! • In your notebook, you will: • Name your park • Decide where in the world your park is located • Include at least 2 landforms in your park • Include at least 2 different activities in your park • Tell us why your park is the best park!!!
Conclusion • National parks are important because they are beautiful and have a rare animal or landform living in it. • National parks are fun to visit because there are many activities!
Thank you! Class is over!