Welcome to our In the Know topic for June, National Trails Day. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look at some tips to enjoy while they are out hiking. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 examine the history of National Trails Day. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 look at issues surrounding national parks and how they can make a difference. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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