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Think Like a Paleontologist
Looking only at fossils found in the earth, paleontologists have used science and their imaginations to figure out what dinosaurs might have looked like. In this activity, examine the fossils on the worksheet and then “think like a paleontologist”. Use your imagination to draw your own scientific illustrations.
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Buddy Bison’s Frozen Fossil Dig
Join Buddy Bison and become a scientist for a day! Recreate a frozen fossil dig and make your own discoveries from home! Download the instructions.
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Discovering the Parts of a Flower
Parks such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mount Rainer National Park (WA) boast some of the world’s most beautiful wildflowers. But there’s more to these blooms than meets the eye. With the help of Buddy Bison, learn about the parts of the White Avalanche lily. Then using real...
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Buddy Bison’s Blinding Lights Dance Challenge
Go outside, get active, and get your “park-on” by joining our mascot Buddy Bison for the Blinding Lights Dance Challenge. Learn the steps, record your dance, and show off your dance moves by sharing on social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter). Tag us in your post (@NationalParkTrust) and use...
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Build a Mini-Park With Buddy Bison
Celebrate Parks to Kids Day any time of year by building a mini-park! Use your imagination and materials from home to construct a park in your living room, backyard, or even a family parking spot – just have fun and be creative!
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Learning About The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Padre Island National Seashore in Texas is not only the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, but it is also a nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. The Kemp’s ridley is critically endangered and nests at Padre Island more than any other location in the...
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Learning About Density in Saltwater vs. Fresh Water
The type of water found in a park (and its density) determine what animals can survive there. Learn how salt can affect water density by doing a simple experiment with an egg and a glass of water.
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Looking Underwater
Haven’t you always wanted to see underwater? Well now you can.
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Tracking Animals With Buddy Bison
Learn to identify an American black bear track on your own! Make your own stamps of three different predators found in Smoky Mountains National Park using the guidelines on the following page.
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Color Your Own Hot Spring
The hot springs found throughout Yellowstone are filled with bright colors. The magma under the ground heats up groundwater which can form pools on land called hot springs. Join Buddy for this week’s art project where you’ll learn what causes these magnificent colors then create your own colorful hot spring!
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Habitat Matching at Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress is made up of five distinct habitats, making it the ideal home for all sorts of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Learn what makes each habitat special; then see if you can match Big Cypress’ wild residents to their homes.
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Bringing Dark Skies Inside With Buddy Bison
Did you know that Big Cypress is a designated International Dark Sky Place? If you visit the park at night you can take in stunning views of the Milky Way and thousands of stars! Bring those views to where you live by creating a constellation flashlight.

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