An In-Park Science Inquiry Paper for Ages Five-Adult Students
ages 5 and up—you can become a Young Scientist! Purchase your
self-guiding booklet for $5 at the Canyon Visitor Education
Center or Old Faithful Visitor Center. You’ll investigate the
mysteries of Yellowstone by completing activities in the visitor
center and field. The 5–9 year old program is offered only at
Old Faithful. If you are investigating in the Old Faithful area,
be sure to check out a Young Scientist Toolkit, which has a
thermometer, stopwatch, and other gear. Once your investigation
is complete, you will be awarded an official Young Scientist
patch or key chain. Development of this program was funded by
the National Science Foundation through a generous grant to the
Yellowstone Park Foundation. Available at Canyon Available at
Old Faithful Did You Know? Prior to the establishment of the
National Park Service, the U.S. Army protected Yellowstone
between 1886 and 1918. Fort Yellowstone was established at
Mammoth Hot Springs for that purpo