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: 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.landform Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Mount Everest 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

What is this type of landform? Let’s Practice!

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 beautiful pathways. 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!