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To what extent do American national parks embody the fragile balance between humankind and nature?
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National Parks travel posters, Kenneth Crane, 2022.
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Culture note
There are 423 national park sites of exceptional natural, historical and cultural importance in the U.S., but only 63 include “National Park” in their names.
These parks, along with national monuments, memorials, seashores, and historical sites, are managed by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Zion National Park, Utah, 2023.
Vidéo associée
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Get ready!
1
Look at the posters. Describe the natural features and landscapes.
Can you guess which states these parks are in? Do you know any others?
2
How are national parks described and defined in the video?
What emotions do they evoke?
3
Why do you think these places need protection?
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Carte mentale
Protecting national parks
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Let's learn!
Select three boxes from the mind map. You have three minutes to write as many sentences as possible. Each sentence must use one word/expression from the boxes that you selected.
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Quote of the day
A national park is not a playground. It's a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature's own terms.
― Michael Frome, writer, educator and conservationist
In light of this unit's key question, how do you understand this statement? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
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Final project
Record a video to help visitors enjoy national parks responsibly.