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17. Sustainability Lesson #1: Perspectives On Sustainability, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
17. Sustainability Lesson #1: Perspectives On Sustainability, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces various definitions of sustainability that youth will examine and discuss. They will conclude by creating a working definition of sustainability for the YELL-YCC.
14. Stewardship Lesson #1: Connecting To The Land, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
14. Stewardship Lesson #1: Connecting To The Land, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson uses a variety of activities to explore what youth believe are the essential ingredients of stewardship. It also explores the importance of place in relation to stewardship.
10. Leadership Lesson #1: Understanding Leadership Styles, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
10. Leadership Lesson #1: Understanding Leadership Styles, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson encourages youth to discuss the nature of leadership.
18. Sustainability Lesson #2: The Big Ideas Of Sustainability, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
18. Sustainability Lesson #2: The Big Ideas Of Sustainability, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson explores the main concepts of sustainability through various activities.
19. Summary Of The Weeks Focus Of Resource Education In Yellowstone’S Youth Conservation Corps, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
19. Summary Of The Weeks Focus Of Resource Education In Yellowstone’S Youth Conservation Corps, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
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20. Yellowstone’S Youth Conservation Corps Resource Education Curriculum, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
20. Yellowstone’S Youth Conservation Corps Resource Education Curriculum, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
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02. Ecological Relationships Lesson #1: Observation Is A Skill, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
02. Ecological Relationships Lesson #1: Observation Is A Skill, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson consists of three activities that introduce youth to guided scientific inquiry. They will learn to make careful observations, ask questions, and create connections to their own lives while learning about the classification of abiotic and biotic factors in the natural world.
11. Leadership Lesson #2: Communicate With Clarity, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
11. Leadership Lesson #2: Communicate With Clarity, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces youth to a powerful exercise that teaches them how to work together and communicate in groups.
06. Ecological Relationships Lesson #5: Wolf Reintroduction, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
06. Ecological Relationships Lesson #5: Wolf Reintroduction, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces youth to thinking critically about wolves in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) while looking to resources to build their understanding of ecological and conservation issues.
04. Ecological Relationships Lesson #3: Clark The Nutcracker, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
04. Ecological Relationships Lesson #3: Clark The Nutcracker, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces the art of creating a species account. The account identifies the important qualities of a species through a scientific drawing. This then leads to exploration of the interrelationship of the Clark’s Nutcracker (a type of woodpecker) and the whitebark pine.
09. Cultural Heritage Lesson #3: It’S A Dilemma- You Decide, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
09. Cultural Heritage Lesson #3: It’S A Dilemma- You Decide, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson focuses on the difficulty of balancing a natural/cultural management decision while adhering to the National Park Service dual mission statement.
16. Stewardship Lesson #3: Reflection –Transference, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
16. Stewardship Lesson #3: Reflection –Transference, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson allows youth to reflect on what they learned during their YELL-YCC stewardship experience and brainstorm stewardship project possibilities applicable to their home communities.
12. Leadership Lesson #3: Decision Making & Judgment, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
12. Leadership Lesson #3: Decision Making & Judgment, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson provides youth with an understanding of decision making styles and criteria for choosing which style is best for them during different situations.
05. Ecological Relationships Lesson #4: Up In Smoke!, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
05. Ecological Relationships Lesson #4: Up In Smoke!, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces youth to the effects of fire on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem(GYE) using observations and guided inquiry.
13. Leadership Lesson #4: Peer Coaching—Finding Resolution, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
13. Leadership Lesson #4: Peer Coaching—Finding Resolution, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces the practice of peer coaching and develop youth peer coaching skills. Peer coaching can be a great way to bounce ideas off of a trusted thinking partner and avoid unnecessary stress or worry.
15. Stewardship Lesson #2: Thinking Like A Mountain, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
15. Stewardship Lesson #2: Thinking Like A Mountain, Kristen Schulte, Ana K. Houseal
Ana K Houseal
This lesson introduces youth to the essay “Thinking like a Mountain” that discusses theneed to respect the natural balance of nature.