Explore the geysers, hot springs and wildlife of America’s first national park with this engaging Yellowstone National Park reading comprehension resource.

Students will learn where Yellowstone is located and discover why it became the world’s first national park in 1872. The passages introduce the park’s volcanic geology and explain how underground heat and water create geysers, hot springs, mudpots and steam vents.

Students will explore famous features such as Old Faithful and colourful hot springs while learning about Yellowstone’s more than 10,000 hydrothermal features. The resource also introduces heat-loving microorganisms called thermophiles and explains how they help create some of the brilliant colours seen around hot springs.

Students will also discover Yellowstone’s forests, lakes, canyons and wildlife, including bison, elk, wolves and grizzly bears, as well as its importance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What’s included:

• Informational reading passages
• Yellowstone geography and geology
• Geysers, hot springs and mudpots
• Old Faithful
• Thermophiles and colourful springs
• Wildlife and national park facts
• Reading comprehension questions
• Written response activities

Perfect for geography, Earth science, national parks, famous landmarks, geysers, volcanoes, wildlife, reading comprehension and homeschool learning.

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