Yellowstone National Park: Educator Collection

Online Resources

Hot Colors- Windows into Hidden Worlds: This website contains an electronic field trip based on Yellowstone National Park's hot springs and the microorganisms living in them. The site includes a link for teachers providing an introduction, overview of concepts explored in the trip, lesson plans, and additional web links...(more info)

Other Yellowstone Thermophile Collections

Octopus Spring: Octopus Spring is a partially alkaline, low-carbonate, low-sulfur hot spring located in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is home to a variety of thermophiles, as well as a colorful array of microbial mat communities.

General Collection: Resources such as news articles, web sites, and reference pages provide a comprehensive array of information about thermophiles.

Advanced Collection: Compiled for professionals and advanced learners, this collection includes resources such as journal articles, academic reviews, and surveys.