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SNAPdragon : Arts, Entertainment & Recreation : National Parks
- Arches National Park
- http://www.swcolo.org/Tourism/Arches.html
- Format: Detailed information with text, pictures, and hot buttons.
This site contain facts about Arches National Park. This site could be used to: write a report or plan a vacation. It has tons of hot buttons. Good for people who want to see arches, but can't go. Comments: This site has lots of pictures. It's very cool.
Audience: All, Interest: High.
Tiela B. Age 10; Hony S. Age 11; Janina G. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Spruce Tree House, Near Museum
- http://www.mesaverde.org/mvnp/pages/spruce.html
- Format: Overview with mostly graphics, a few pictures, and hot buttons.
This site is about spruce tree house. It is a cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde. There are a few hot buttons. You could write a short report. Comments: Not very interesting.
Audience: All. Interest: Low.
Hony S. Age 11; Janina G. Age 11; Tiela B. Age 10; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- South African National Parks Board
- http://www.africa.com/~venture/ntpks/npbhome.htm
- Format: Detailed information with mostly text, some pictures, and hot buttons.
This site describes South African National Parks by type. I think this would be a good place to go because if you are an animal lover then this is the place you would want to go. It has birds, reptiles, and 147 mammal species.
Audience: All,
Hony S. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Banff National Park Main Index
- http://www.worldweb.com/ParksCanada-Banff/
- Format: Detailed information with text, pictures, and hot buttons.
This site talks about animals that live there, what to do there, the weather, and what to bring. You can also read it in French or English. Comments: It has lots of cool pictures.
Audience: Everyone. Interest: Great.
Alex J. Age 10; Justin B. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Jasper National Park
- http://www.worldweb.com/ParksCanada-Jasper/
- Format: Detailed information with text, pictures, graphics, and hot buttons.
This site has lots of places you can go to and the weather is great! You could go hiking, water skiing, camping and more. Comments: Cool park and has lots to do.
Audience: This is good for all ages! Interest: High.
Hony S. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- European National Parks
- http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/academic/I-M/is/studwork/groupa/table.gif
- Format: Overview with text and a chart.
This site shows by continent how many national parks. It also shows you the amount of area they take up.
Audience: Adults or teenagers. Interest: High.
Justin B. Age 11; Michael E. Age 10; David P. Age 10; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Natural Parks in Germany, Greece, Italy and Spain.
- http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/academic/I-M/is/studwork/groupa/euhome.html
- Format: Overview with text, graphic, pictures, and links to countries.
This site tells you about National Parks in Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain. It has additional hot buttons. You can see different pages on the Parks. You could plan which National Parks to go to if you are going to one of these countries.
Audience: All. Interest: High:
Janina G. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Australian National Parks
- http://www.odyssey.com.au/uspecies/parks/links.html
- Format: Detailed information with text, graphics, pictures, hot buttons.
In this site there are links about animals, plants, birds, and marine life such as a page on a Tasmanian Devil with text and hand drawings. If you are doing a report on Australian National Parks, this site will help you. Comments: Good for work, travel planning and fun.
Audience For all ages, grades 3 and up. Interest: High for kids.
Alex J. Age 10; Jeff M. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Tasmanian National Parkss
- http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/wildlife/mammals/mammals.html
- Format: Detailed information with text, graphics, and pictures.
This site is about Tasmanian National Parks. This site is cool because it has information on the animals, plant life, and human activities. I like this site because it is detailed and fun. Comments: They have a real Tasmanian Devil next to the cartoon character.
Audience: Good for people 6 and older. Also good for park visitors. Interest: High.
Jeff M. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- http://www.book.uci.edu/Books/Moon/volcanoes.html
- Format: Detailed information with text, graphics, movies and hot buttons.
This site talks about Pele and Mauna Loa. It also talks about the history of the park. You can plan vacations, do reports, or just have fun. You can see the volcanoes and find some lava rocks. You can learn important facts about the volcano such as when it first exploded. Comments: It's cool because it has a few short movies. It also has graphic hot buttons.
Audience: Kids and grown ups can understand this web site. Interest: Great.
Michael E. Age 10; Jeff M, Age 11; Alex J. Age 10; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- The National Parks of Costa Rica
- http://www.westnet.com/costarica/DestNatlParks.html
- Format: Text with hot buttons.
This site would be helpful if you are planning a vacation. It doesn't have any hot buttons or pictures, so it could be more interesting. This site talks about the size, picnic grounds, location, and services. Comments: It could have more information and more pictures.
Audience: Adults, park visitors. Interest: Medium for kids.
Alex J. Age 10; Hony S. Age 11; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- GORP - Grand Canyon National Park
- http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/US_National_Park/az_grand.HTM
- Format: Detailed information with text, pictures, and hot buttons.
This site tells what you can do at Grand Canyon National Park. Like where you can stay, eat, and sightsee. They also give you directions to get to the Grand Canyon. They are trying to get you to come to the Grand Canyon. Comments: It's good info if you are going to visit the Grand Canyon National Park
Audience: Visitors (grown-ups). Interest: Medium..
Justin B. Age 11; Jared J., Age 10; David P. Age 10; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
- FINFO: The National Parks of Finland
- http://virtual.finland.fi
- Format: Detailed information with text, pictures, and hot buttons. This site tells about the National parks of Finland. It is good for a report.
Audience: Grade 8. Interest: Medium
Justin B. Age 11; Michael E. Age 10; David P. Age 10; Westwood Charter Elementary School, Westwood, CA
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