National_Parks

**National Parks**
National Parks Road Trip

5th Grade Library Skills project: //** Imagine that you and your group members are planning a road trip to visit a national park. Research the following information and be sure to list your sources of information. **//

Helpful links:

Britannica Online Middle School Edition
 * Required source.** Type in the name of your national park to find an article and photos.

@http://www.nps.gov/index.htm Excellent information about each national park, including detailed hiking guides, etc.
 * National Park Service** (government agency that runs the parks)

@http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States Nice chart with basic info.
 * List of National Parks in the U.S.**

@http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/
 * National Geographic -- National Parks**

@http://www.mapsofworld.com/usa/national-parks/
 * USA National Parks Map**

@http://www.fodors.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/
 * Fodor's National Parks Travel Guide**

@http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/national-parks-47111101 Nice slideshow with photos and concise facts (Roosevelt, Muir, etc.)
 * 10 National Parks to see before you die**

@http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/ Online Jr. Ranger program for kids. Ask your parents if it's OK. You will have to create an account and can complete activities to learn a Web Ranger badge.
 * National Park Service Web Rangers**