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Shadow Mapping

Activity Plan
January 29, 2015

This guided inquiry allows students to hypothesize and collect data on the movement of their shadows throughout the day. Students can infer the path of the sun and discuss the earth’s rotation and orbit.

1997 Flood Photos (Yosemite Valley)

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

Flood photos taken post-flooding in Yosemite Valley in 1997. The flood occurred from December 31st, 1996 to January 5th, 1997 with maximum water levels reached on January 2nd.

Lembert Cabin in Tuolomne Meadows (1966)

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

Lembert's cabin in Tuolumne meadows looking from Soda Springs in 1966. John Lembert was the first settler to establish a permanent homestead in Tuolomne Meadows in 1895. From Yosemite Archives.

Mist Trail History

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

These photos of sections of the Mist Trail in Yosemite Valley include the old wooden ladders and steps and La Casa Nevada and come complete with descriptions of the history around the image. 

Old Yosemite Valley Photos (No Text)

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

These are seven old historic photos taken in Yosemite Valley, including: the old 4 track toboggan (near Curry Village, 1927), Leidigs Hotel, The Old Chapel, The Ahwahnee Hotel Site in 1925, a Firefall from the top of Glacier Point, what the Ahwahnee ...

Hotel del Portal (Photo)

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

El Portal Hotel, circa 1910

Tunnel Tree, c. 1918 (Photo)

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

Stereograph of the Tunnel Tree in the Mariposa Grove in 1918

Yosemite Historic Artifacts Field Pocket Guide

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

Digital copy of Pocket Guide to Identifying Historic Artifacts in YNP. Can be helpful to have with you if you come across something that may be historic in litter pickup. You could tie this in to an archeology lesson or teachable moment for MOOP. 

Yosemite Valley Plant Cards

Cards and Visuals
January 21, 2015

Yosemite Valley Plant Each One Teach One Cards! Created by Laura Nordaas and Elpie Hamilton, this set includes 18 plants you would see with students in Yosemite Valley.  

Breathing Techniques

Cards and Visuals
January 14, 2015

This resource includes a number of different breathing techniques to use with students. These are helpful in practicing mindfulness, helping a student to calm down after a tense situation, bring quiet to a moment, or just for a dose of silliness. 

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