The Americas: The Wild West Watch Kit
Where the largest mountain range in the continent creates epic landscapes and extreme weather.
The “Wild West” is shaped by the vast spine of mountains known as The Rockies. The Rocky Mountain range includes some of the highest mountains in North America with peaks over 14,000 feet. This is a world of extremes, where deep snow can cover the land for months, deserts are scorched by the hottest temperatures in the U.S., and tornadoes unleash their elemental power. From Yellowstone to the Sonoran Desert and the spectacular Great Plains all who live here must find resilience and “true grit.”
Where in The Americas is the “Wild West”?
Where is the Wild West? Take a moment and think about different places in the “Wild West”
Before you watch The Americas: The Wild West have fun exploring and discussing the following questions with each other:
- Where do you live?
- Can you find where you live on a map?
- How far away are you from the Rocky Mountains?
- Have you ever visited the western region of the U.S.? If yes, where did you visit? And what was your favorite experience?
- What wildlife (animals) did you see?
As you watch The Americas: The Wild West, think about the following:
After watching, answer the following questions:
Test Your Fun Animal Knowledge
NWF Connections: Learn more about the Wild West’s wildlife featured in The Americas
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Notes for Educators
Where in The Americas is the Wild West? can easily be adapted for any social classroom.
Accept The Americas Green HourTM School Challenge and apply for a grant to jumpstart your project today. Your school or youth program could be awarded a grant from $500 to $10,000.
Watch The Americas Sunday at 8/7 c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.
