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Premiered September 8, 2004
All viewers!!! We must stress that this field trip uses science fiction as a tool to teach middle school students about microorganisms, life forms that are unfamiliar to many people. In reality, Yellowstone's hot springs are extremely dangerous and easily damaged. In no way does this field trip wish to suggest that it is permissible to touch or enter these fragile natural resources.
A submarine capable of miniaturization has been pirated from the Yellowstone Ministry of Mysteries-and you are on the mission to retrieve it! As you trek through the park's "hot colors," you will experience the hidden worlds of microorganisms. These are worlds where human life cannot exist, where organisms draw energy from chemicals as well as from sunlight, and where extremes are the norm. Learn how these tiny life forms may represent the origin of life on the Earth and the possibility of life on other planets.
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Trip Background
This trip showcases the microscopic life found within the colorful hot springs of Yellowstone National Park and explores the scientific significance of such organisms.
System Requirements
This trip is available in both high and low bandwidth versions. If you are not sure which version to attend, click here to find out how to attend an electronic field trip.
Teacher Information
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This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0307709 |
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Thermal Biology Institute
Montana State University
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Funding for this trip was provided by generous grants to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. |
A Special Thanks
ParKids t-shirts and hats were provided through
a generous grant to the Yellowstone Park Foundation
from the Katie L. Rhoads Memorial Fund of
The Greater Harrisburg Foundation, Harrisburg,
PA.
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