Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Canyon Deermouse
Canyon Deermice inhabit arid shrublands and grasslands in the inhospitable "slickrock" deserts of the West. In the canyons where they live, the common denominator is bare rock, and they are remarkably agile at scampering on vertical or...
Kenyon College
Kenyon College: Negative Externalities Bonneville and Glen Canyon Dams
This article examines the impact of the Bonneville Dam and the Glen Canyon Dam, both in the American West, and examines how there has been a negative impact on the surrounding wildlife, peoples, and even Mexico. The article also...
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Grand Canyon Explorer
A complete site about the Grand Canyon. Includes information about popular attractions, history, and some pictures.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Call of the Canyon by Zane Grey
Read the full text of the novel "The Call of the Canyon" by the master of westerns Zane Grey.
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Canyon De Chelly: The Long Walk
An interesting compilation of information about the Navajo Long Walk as told to the author by his Navajo grandparents. Good insight into Navajo culture.
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Kings Canyon Unified School District: Digital Citizenship Lesson [Pdf]
A instructional activity script to use with students before viewing a 5-minute video called Faux Paw's Adventures on the Internet, and for reviewing the rules of Internet safety after watching the video. The video can be found on Youtube...
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Kings Canyon Unified School District: Copyright and Plagiarism [Pdf]
This lesson teaches second-grade students about the differences between copyright, plagiarism, cheating, and stealing and the importance of respecting guidelines around them.
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National Park Service: Grand Canyon National Park
The official site from the National Park Service. Includes information to plan a trip there, its geologic significance, its biological diversity, natural features, and ecosystems.
Northern Arizona University
Colorado Plateau: Chaco Phenomenon
A description of the building done at Chaco Canyon. Find out how the dwellings were built, where the materials came from, the agriculture that supported the population, and the road systems that connected the populace of Chaco Canyon to...
Library of Congress
Loc: Mapping the National Parks
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks
This site takes viewers on a virtual tour through five of the U.S. National Parks: Alaska's Kenai Fjords, Hawaiian Volcanoes, New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns, Utah's Bryce Canyon, and Florida's Dry Tortugas.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fail?
Explore different ancient civilizations to learn about some of the reasons these civilizations collapsed. Looks at Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, Mali and Songhai. Includes interactive activities.
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Colorado Tourism Office: 8 Places to See Colorado Wildlife
Highlights eight places in Colorado where it is possible to view wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. These include Rocky Mountain National Park, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, State Forest Park, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and more.
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Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rock Your World!
Travel to the Grand Canyon with gophers and learn that if rocks can tell stories, so can YOU! Practice using two different kinds of questions: comparative and descriptive, and learn that during reading time, there is no such thing as a...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Canyon
A photo looking out over an expansive canyon that stretches far into the distance. The canyon features unique rock formations and rich colors.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bell Canyon Moraines, 1911
A map from 1911 of Bell Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The map shows a series of morainic ridges near the mouth of the canyon and the typical pattern of the terminal moraine (T), lateral moraines (L), and recessional moraines...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Emigration Canyon
The Mormon pioneers traversed the Wasatch Range through this canyon at the western end of their trail, beginning in 1847. The canyon mouth is the location of Brigham Young's famous quotation "This is the place.".
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Etc: Maps Etc: Canyon of the Snake River at the Seven Devils, 1911
A map from 1911 showing the canyon of the Snake River at the Seven Devils along the border with Oregon. The sketch contours are shown at intervals of approximately 500 feet. The cross-lined areas represent basalt-covered surface; the...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Utah: Bingham Canyon Open Pit Copper Mine
The world's first and largest open-pit copper mine, Bingham Canyon was opened in 1904.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Grand Canyon Lodge
Lodge at Bright Angel Point, on North Rim of Grand Canyon.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Grand Canyon Power House
An image of the Grand Canyon Power House.
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Canyon Wren
The Canyon Wren has not been known to drink water. Find out why and examine the many other facts presented on this competent site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species as well on this site
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