Mountain Academy Third and Fourth Graders Nordic Ski to Lunch
At Mountain Academy, we believe in the power of outdoor education to inspire adventure and learning in the natural world. Recently, our third- and fourth-grade students had a fun and exciting experience as part of their Outdoor Education class—Nordic skiing to lunch! …
Revisioning the Graduate Program with Empowering Emerging Leaders
Written by Leslie Cook, Head of Professional Learning
In July 2024, a group of 13 educators from La Paz, Mexico began a year-long professional development program with Teton Science Schools. They have explored their connection to places in La Paz, …
Bison Adaptations & Behavior during YNP Winters
Many animals have migrated out of Yellowstone for the winter, and some are hibernating, but there is one massive herbivore that continues to thrive during the harsh winter months: bison. Bison are particularly well-equipped to handle Yellowstone winters, …
The Science of Snow: Snowpack, Snowflakes, and the Subnivean World of the GYE
Snowpack in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the snowpack acts as a vital water source, gradually releasing its stored water throughout spring and summer. Snowfall varies significantly across the region, …
Teton Science Schools Celebrates New Executive Director
Wayne Turner Appointed Executive Director of Teton Science Schools
We are proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Turner as its new Executive Director. Turner’s connection to the organization spans nearly four decades, …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Middle Schoolers Shine at Statewide Lego Challenge Competition
This December, a group of talented Mountain Academy Jackson Campus students, including a third grader and a team of middle schoolers, traveled to Casper, Wyoming, to participate in the highly anticipated Statewide Lego Challenge competition. …
The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep
The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn sheep are one of 8 ungulate species in Grand Teton National Park. Unlike elk, moose, and deer, which have antlers, bighorn sheep have horns. Both male and female sheep grow horns; …
Tracking in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a vast and diverse landscape that is home to a variety of wildlife. In the winter, when the ground is covered in snow, animal tracks can be a great way to learn about the species in the area. …
Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion – 2024 Annual Report
Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion – Teton Science Schools 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friend of Teton Science Schools,
As I reflect on the past year at Teton Science Schools, …
Unpacking the Impact of Place-Based Education: Findings from Fall 2023-2024 Evaluation
Written by Alex Sivitskis, Teton Science Schools Education Research Faculty and Professional Learning Coach
At Teton Science Schools, we believe that place-based education has the potential to connect learning and communities in ways that foster student and educator engagement, …
