Exploring National Parks
A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to introduce students to the concept of national parks, their purpose, and some examples.
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Exploring National Parks
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to think about what you already know about special places.
1. What is the main purpose of a national park?
To build big cities
To protect nature and wildlife
To have giant shopping malls
To grow food for everyone
2. Which of these can you usually find in a national park?
Tall office buildings
Wild animals and plants
Busy highways
Large factories
Complete the sentences using words about national parks.
3. National parks help to keep our safe and clean.
4. Many different kinds of and plants live in national parks.
Decide if each statement is True or False.
5. All national parks are exactly the same size and have the same animals.
True
False
6. People can visit national parks to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors.
True
False
7. Name one national park you have heard of or would like to visit. What makes it special?
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous national parks in the United States. Look at the picture from Yellowstone below.
8. What do you see in the picture that makes Yellowstone National Park look like a special place?