What images represent the National Park Service to you? Objective Students will: Visualize symbols of the National Park System Become a productive group member while identifying the components of a national park Background The first national park, Yellowstone, was established in 1872. This was the first national park in the world. Today there are over 390 different national parks in the United States. This idea, that was born in America, has since spread throughout the world. National parks were developed to protect and preserve both natural and cultural aspects for future generations. They we Duration: 30 Minutes Essential Question What images represent the National Park Service to you? Objective Students will: Visualize symbols of the National Park System Become a productive group member while identifying the components of a national park Background The first national park, Yellowstone, was estab.