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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Dreaming Big: How Yellowstone's Wonders Can Turn Kids On To Science

May 31, 2012 • At Yellowstone National Park, the Earth growls, wolves prowl, bison roam and it's possible to go stand in a volcano's crater. Science bursts to life in Yellowstone. So how do we we tap Yellowstone's wonders to turn kids on to science?

Tourists watch the Old Faithful geyser, which erupts, on average, every 90 minutes in the Yellowstone National Park. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Picture Show

Gone Fishing (Literally) In Yellowstone

July 17, 2011 • Celebrating one of America's great national parks — and an upcoming vacation — in photos.

The Two-Way

Agents Catch 2nd AZ Convict, Seek 3rd And Alleged Accomplice

August 9, 2010 • Federal agents caught the second of three escaped Arizona convicts near Yellowstone National Park.

The Two-Way

Officials Put Mother Grizzly To Death For Camper Maulings

July 30, 2010 • A mother grizzly responsible for leading an attack on three campers near Yellowstone was euthanized.

The Two-Way

Grizzly Bear Suspected In Fatal Yellowstone Attack Captured

July 29, 2010 • A female grizzly bear suspected in attacks, one of them fatal, at campsites near Yellowstone, was captured along with 2 of 3 cubs. Besides the dead camper, two were injured. The bear will be killed.