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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

New Substack - What happens when the biggest losers in the government shut down are our national parks? open.substack.com/pub/thenatio...

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Thanks friends! It was a pleasure getting to reconnect with you all again! Happy exploring!

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q10. Complete the following fill-in-the-blank; “An unexpected or unplannable park experience that I hope to someday spontaneously have is ___________”? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q9. I know we’re sharing, but do you more often keep unexpected moments to yourself OR share/post about them so others can learn from your discoveries? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

True story - I was in a Ranger program at a battlefield once where someone literally asked, “why didn’t Grant just ambush Lee? I mean he just kept following the tour route so it would have been easy to catch him…?”

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q8. What often-overlooked activities (like night hikes, visitor center exhibits, or a park specific activity) that you’d recommend that the uniformed might skip? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q7. How can visitors use maps, apps, or park brochures creatively to discover “hidden” parts of a park? What method or tool is the best for discovering the unknown#ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q6. What’s your strategy for using and not losing time due to a weather delay, a bison in the road, a trail closure, or some other “unforseen” surprise? #ParkChat (this pics for you Black Hill Association!)

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Halfway through! Q5. How do you encourage kids (or friends obsessed with getting that one Insta-worthy snap) to explore beyond the obvious attractions in a park? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q4. When you think of “unexpected park moments” you've had, what stories come to mind? #ParkChat (this photo of the Pando Tree is for all the aspen lovers out there)

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q3. How can pre-trip planning help you spot opportunities for learning and enjoyment you might otherwise miss? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q2. What are some hidden gems you’ve stumbled upon in a national park that aren't "well known" or iconic spots? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Tonight we discuss the unexpected/surprising side of our parks Q1. When visiting a national park, how do you balance seeing the “must-sees” with leaving room for unexpected discoveries? #ParkChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Hello friends & welcome to #parkchat ! This is your host James Fester - park volunteer, and author of the The National Park Classroom - available at fine online bookstores AND at 11 national park bookstores (except Yosemite where roof collapsed and closed store) Where we all coming from tonight?

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We're less than an hour from #parkchat so grab yourself a snack and bring your best "national park surprise" stories and experiences! We're going to have a ball and you are invited! #nationalparks #findyourpark #publiclands

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Hey there #parkchat friends! I'm looking forward to hosting tonight's chat where we'll share tips/tricks/and strategies that help find and deal with the unexpected and surprising opportunities that make our parks incredible places to visit. You won't want to miss it!

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

New Substack Post - Discover how teachers can bring national parks, outdoor learning, and place-based education into back-to-school season for deeper student engagement - thenationalparkclassroom.substack.com/p/dwelling-v... #edchat #parkchat #FindYourPark #elemchat #teachersoftwitter

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Dwelling vs. Visiting

Encouraging deeper learning through deeper interactions

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Proud to have contributed and been quoted in this New York Times article which details the impact of the current administrations cuts to our national parks, especially their educational offerings! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u... #edchat #nationalparks

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seecantrill.bsky.social @seecantrill.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Woot! We are so excited to collaborate on this handbook. Check it out and get writing outside #writeout @writingproject.bsky.social

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Ready for #WriteOut ? Check out this free handbook for ideas about how to get your students outside and inspired to write! writeout.nwp.org/wp-content/u... #edchat #sschat #elachat #writing #WriteOut2025

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

EARLY ACCESS Link to 7/21 Substack Post - Stories on the Landscape: How to integrate the power of stories into your lessons to make them more engaging, impactful, and meaningful! open.substack.com/pub/thenatio... #edchat #sschat #elachat #pblchat #education #K12 #scichat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Free Professional Learning for teachers using my new book - Check out all the awesome ideas you can uncover with Book Creator - read.bookcreator.com/library/-OKg... #dbcincbooks #tlap #EduSky #EduSkyAI #aiedu #GoogleEDU

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Bright Ideas: James Fester

Learn from James Fester, reflect on your growth, and remix this book with your Bright Ideas.

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Looking for inspiring ideas for lessons and #pbl projects? Check out my latest Substack post which is full of ideas and resources coming straight from our public lands - open.substack.com/pub/thenatio... #edchat #pblchat #sschat #scichat #educhat #scichat #sschat

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The Power of Proximity

Adopting and Adapting Learning Resources: 5 Examples To Get You Started!

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I want you to consider quitting #PBL (...but not really) We spend a lot of time talking about planning & revising projects, but how often do we consider the indicators that might suggest its time to move on to a new project - edut.to/43jkIC3 #edchat #pblchat

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4 Things to Consider Before You Retire a PBL Unit

Project-based learning is a great instructional tool, but it’s important to periodically assess whether units are still effective.

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Hello Jenny! Your excitement makes me excited too! I wish I had an audiobook version to share. I think there is a way to get Kindle to read to you? And as far as a message board goes, I will think on that. Perhaps there is a way we can get you and everyone else who is interested connect?

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Podcasts are one of the most versatile #PBL projects you can facilitate with students and work for any subject and age group. Learn more about in my newest article published by @edutopia www.edutopia.org/article/usin... #edchat #pblchat #elemchat #k12

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4 Benefits of Using Podcasting as a PBL Project

Relevant in any content area, podcasts present an engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning.

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Unraveling tought history like this can be a challenge for even the best teachers, so we included an entire chapter about it in this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4lEnkS1 #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures

Amazon.com: The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures: 9798888370384: Fester, James: Books

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

The best way to protect parks tomorrow is to inspire students today! That was a big reason we wrote this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4lEnkS1 #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures

Amazon.com: The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures: 9798888370384: Fester, James: Books

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Awesome! The parks have provided incredible inspiration for artists forever and they are great places for teaching about the arts as well. That's why we included a whole chapter in this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here - amzn.to/4lEnkS1 #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures

Amazon.com: The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures: 9798888370384: Fester, James: Books

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

The best way to protect our parks for all time is to ensure that we educate the next generation of conservationists today! Learn how to do that in this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4lEnkS1 #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures

Amazon.com: The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures: 9798888370384: Fester, James: Books

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Our #NationalParkPlaylist Greatest Hit has to be this awesome book which was just released last month! It is packed with #teacherideas and #education suggestions just in time for#NationalParkWeek ! Check it out here -> amzn.to/4lEnkS1

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

If you can’t make it to a park during #NationalParkWek you can still explore the wonder of these places through this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P y#NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Off campus makes me think that you two believe that America’s national parks are the world’s largest classroom. You can learn all about it in this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P y#NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Parks are a great way to understand climate change. The efforts of the NPS to manage and mitigate these impacts provides solutions for the entire planet! How do you bring the science of climate change into the classroom through parks? Check out this new book - - amzn.to/4jL6E9P #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Facts, figures, data, & graphics are great ways to connect national parks to math skills in the classroom! Anyone looking to teach through parks will love this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out & let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Great photo - how about a great read to go with it? You’ll love this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

One of the best things we can do is make sure our students understand their wonder and value. If you are interested in HOW to do this check out this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

UNESCO sites are like the national park system of the world and you can learn all about them and how to use them to build global competencies this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P #NationalParkPlaylist

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Vegas truly is the gateway to some of our best parks, and anyone headed that way would love this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Looking for a great summer read to go along with your #NationalParkPlaylist? Check out this new release - The National Park Classroom which shares all about the educational legacy of our park - perfect for #NationalParkWeek or any week! amzn.to/4jDPLO7 #edchat #k12

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

📷 Thrilled to be featured in the @BookCreatorApp #BrightIdeas Hub alongside so many other amazing folks @ClassTechTips @alicekeeler @HollyClarkEdu @jmattmiller Explore this collection of PL resources that ignite educator creativity & empower learning 📷 hubs.ly/Q03gBGQr0 #EduSkyChat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Had a great interview with Jody Maberry of the Park Leaders Show about the importance of using #nationalparks and public lands in the classroom! Lots of great ideas for #educators of all stripes in his latest episode - parkleaders.com/the-national... #edchat #sschat #scichat #teachers #k12

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The National Parks Classroom

James Fester returns to discuss the ever-evolving connection between national parks and education, bringing it beyond the classroom.

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Check out this excellent blog from @ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social that previews a chapter of my new book on how classroom teachers can benefit from modeling the pedegogy of park rangers - ascd.org/blogs/teach-... #edchat #teach #k12 #elemchat #scichat #sschat #pblchat

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The National Park Classroom @npclassroom.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Have you heard? We’re #1! #1 New Release in Social Studies #1 New Release in Distance Learning Top 10 in Educational New Releases Top 20 in Instructional Methods See for yourself &bridge between our national parks and your learners! Get your copy - a.co/d/68WKrTl #edchat #teachers #k12

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