Homeschool Resource John Muir

April 20, 2018 /

Welcome to today’s Homeschool Resource, We are going to learn about Joh Muir and check out his National Historic Site. Did you know he was the  “Father of the National Parks,”?

John Muir Sitting at Desk
Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision)
Celebrate the birthday (April 21) of a naturalist, preservationist, writer, and “Father of the National Parks,” John Muir, with this virtual field trip from the National Park Service.
Visitors to the site can learn about his life through texts, timelines, slideshows, and images.

After reading the overview on the home page, navigate through the exhibits using either the upper or lower menus to explore his:

  • Family – Meet John’s family and see images of them and some personal belongings.
  • Home – View slideshows and explore a timeline of his home in Martinez, California.
  • Legacy – Explore his contributions to America’s wild lands.
  • Image Gallery – Examine all the images in the exhibit including historical photos of him and his family, artifacts, and much more.
When you have finished taking this tour, check out this 20-minute video on the NPS website to learn more about John Muir, his life, and legacy.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and Charlie Cates

Glenda Cates is the owner/ operator of The Mommies Reviews as well as Branding BeyondBlogging.biz I am married to my high school sweetheart David Cates Jr. We have a son Charles who own Charlies Reviews. We have 3 dogs. I love to read, swim and shop. As well as play Soccer with my son. We reside in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. Where I work with local business through my company Frogs where I offer Events, Business Building and Networking Services. To teach people how to run a business with a family and friends without breaking the bank in new and unusual ways.