Wilderness Wanderer Project Guide Project Guide
The core project guide for the National Parks expedition, outlining requirements, a 4-week timeline, and a detailed grading rubric for 11th grade US History students. Updated with regional and distance requirements.
Heritage Trail Passport
A research organizer for students to document the historical establishment, Indigenous heritage, and key figures of each National Park visited during their project.
Fuel & Frontier Ledger
A logistical planning worksheet for calculating mileage, fuel costs, lodging, and time duration for the cross-country National Parks journey. Updated with vehicle selection options.
Expedition Launch Slides
Introductory slide presentation for the National Parks project, setting the historical context and project expectations. Updated with regional and distance requirements.
Frontier Map Worksheet Worksheet
A mapping worksheet for students to plot their 5-park journey, including a regional key and a distance validation log to ensure project requirements are met.
Frontier Map Worksheet
A mapping worksheet for students to plot their 5-park journey, including a regional key and a distance validation log to ensure project requirements are met.
Wilderness Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to manage the 4-week National Parks project, including weekly objectives, differentiation strategies, and material checklists.
Fuel & Frontier Ledger
A logistical planning worksheet for calculating mileage, fuel costs, lodging, and time duration for the cross-country National Parks journey. Updated with vehicle selection options and a second page for recording intermediate stops.
Wilderness Wanderer Project Guide
The core project guide for the National Parks expedition, outlining requirements, a 4-week timeline, and a detailed grading rubric for 11th grade US History students. Updated to remove the gallery walk and emphasize project submission.
Heritage Trail Passport
A research organizer for students to document the historical establishment, Indigenous heritage, and key figures of each National Park visited during their project. Updated with increased academic rigor including primary source analysis and "Then vs. Now" comparisons.
Wilderness Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to manage the 16-hour National Parks project, optimized for a combination of 100-minute blocks and 45-minute standard periods. Includes weekly focus areas, phase goals, and rigor checks. Updated to remove the gallery walk.
Wilderness Wanderer Project Guide
The core project guide for the National Parks expedition, adjusted for 8th/9th grade rigor. Includes simplified deliverables and rubric focused on identification and descriptive research. Updated to reflect project submission and remove the gallery walk.
Heritage Trail Passport Stories
A research organizer for students to document the history and features of each National Park. Simplified for 8th/9th grade rigor with a focus on identification and specific landmarks.
Wilderness Facilitation Guide Guide
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to manage the 16-hour National Parks project, adjusted for 8th/9th grade rigor. Includes weekly phase goals, scaffolding tips for math and research, and a schedule for block and standard periods. Updated to remove the gallery walk.
Expedition Presentation Rubric
A grading rubric for student presentations of their National Parks expedition project, covering content knowledge, logistics, visual quality, delivery, and engagement.
Expedition Design Guide
A visual design and layout guide for students creating digital slide presentations for their National Parks project. Includes tips on font size, image balance, and slide structure.
Expedition Final Checklist
A comprehensive final checklist for students to ensure all project components—map, research, budget, and presentation—are complete and meet the required standards.
National Parks Atlas Reference
A reference sheet for students listing National Parks by region, including a second page with "hidden gems" and off-shore parks in Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories.
Expedition Reflection Journal
A final reflection worksheet for the National Parks project, prompting students to think deeply about their historical discoveries, logistical challenges, and personal perspective on the National Park system.
Expedition Example Presentation
A sample student presentation for the National Parks project, serving as a "full credit" example. It covers route mapping, regional selection, historical research, and detailed budget logistics. Updated with "Selection Logic" and "Itinerary" sections for each park.
