The Firehole River flows through three major
geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park and
receives thermal input from numerous geysers and
hot springs. This 55 minute interactive program
investigates alterations in the chemical and physical
characteristics of the stream, as well as changes
in the habitats and life histories of the river’s
living organisms. The program urges viewers to
ponder what constitutes a damaged ecosystem and
consider how this naturally warmed river may reflect
or predict changes in streams exposed to human-caused
thermal pollution. Video clips showcase investigations
of the Firehole River by local students and researchers,
while the program’s subject matter is reinforced
by in-trip activities and quizzes.
The Ask an Expert Message Board is available
from November 1-3, 2006. Resource experts will
be available to answer your students’ questions.
The questions and answers will remain accessible
after the message board has been deactivated.
This eTrip features a note-taking function. Viewers
should click on the "Open Notes" button
to add, edit, or update their comments as the
trip progresses. Instructors may want to direct
students to answer the questions on the "yellow
post-its" on each separate screen of the
program or ask students to keep notes on the eTrip’s
content as desired. The notes can be printed by
pressing the “Print” button. They
can also be copied by highlighting the desired
section, selecting the copy function by right-clicking
the mouse, then pasting the notes into a word
processor document.
For a list of education standards applicable to
this field trip, please visit the
Standards Page.If time permits, students may
wish to attend the
Park Orientation program before taking this
electronic field trip.
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