Students may choose to include one of California’s museums on a poster as part of their advertisement.
You can explore more than 80 California museums at the Museums & Cultural Center Web site. More information about California’s national and state parks is available at Natureworks: California Resources Web site.
Explain to students that many people from throughout the world are working in many ways to preserve nature. You might ask students to choose a contemporary "Earthkeeper Hero" and present a speech about him or her to the class. Have students check out a Web site with links to other Web sites and articles related to John Muir and his followers. There is a link for "Keeping a Natural Journal" with a template.
Explain to students that park managers and the National Park System are taking steps to preserve or restore Yosemite to its natural condition.
Teacher Guides and Park Programs
View 25 photographs that are considered by some to be the best of Ansel Adams.
For more information on Ansel Adams, click on "Suggestions for Active Learning."
