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Bryce Canyon
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a one paragraph text about Bryce Canyon. Students answer one multiple choice question.
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Sing Away Songs
Students research the history of Bryce Canyon National Park. They identify geological features of the Park while examining its recreational activities. They work together to write lyrics to a song about the Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoos Cast Their Spell (64)
Students explore the natural wonders of this once remote area in Utah and explore how it became a popular tourist destination in the early 20th century. They examine how the region was used by Mormon settlers, scientists and the government.
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You be the Tour Guide
Students research the natural features and wildlife of Arizona and Utah. They draw a map of the region that includes rivers, towns, mountains and roads. They work together to create a travel brochure of the area.
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Centennial: Have I Got a Story for You
Students identify the clues that folklore provides about Utah's past, and create a piece of folklore for a place or event in or near their community.
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Bunyans Lesson Plan
Students practice their map skills. In this early childhood lesson plan, students use a map of the United States and identify the location of several natural wonders included in the book The Bunyans by Audrey Wood.
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Verb Tense Exercise 12
In this verb tense worksheet, students fill in blanks with the correct tense of verbs in parentheses, using simple past, present perfect or past perfect. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Have I Got A Story For You - Folklore of Utah
Fourth graders identify the clues that folklore provides about Utah's past. They create a piece of folklore for a place or event in or near the community. They see that the legends and traditions we pass to one another are also sources...
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Dino Detectives
As students examine maps of Utah, 4th graders search for clues about what prehistoric life was like in Utah.
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.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Utah: Bryce Canyon Lodge and Deluxe Cabins
The Union Pacific Railroad built this national park lodge in 1924-1927. The architectural style was used by railroads for lodges across the American west with the encouragement of the National Park Service.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.