Why is it important that we protect wild places? Objective 1.) Students will be able to compare and contrast their home with wild environments. 2.) Students will be able to define wilderness as a place not developed by humans. 3.) Students will be able to explain why we have National Parks and Wilderness Areas. Background Grand Teton National Park is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which is among the largest intact temperate ecosystems. Grand Teton National Park is a unique place which helps protect: 310,000 acres of land including, sagebrush flats, rivers, forests, and mountains. En Duration: 60 Minutes.