"The Site Every American Should See"

After reading s short description of the Grand Canyon, readers demonstrate their ability to use context to determine the meaning of words in the passage.

Going green? Scholars investigate the creation of the US National Park program. Through diary entries as well as expert testimony, they synthesize information and analyze the need for conservation and preservation. Finally, they display...

Explore U.S. geography with your class by viewing a documentary. Show a portion of the Ken Burns documentary "The National Parks," and identify the individuals responsible for keeping the parks in order. Elementary and middle schoolers...

Companion piece to a PBS feature on National Parks, this is a two page historical account of Grand Canyon National Park, home of the biggest canyon on earth.

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...

A look at the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in northern Arizona. The local topography and vegetation combine to provide a remoteness from the busy world and a place of beautiful solitude. Photos enable one to learn about the...

Site features the life of Bert Lauzon (1911-1951 CE) who spent his working life in the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Wonderful historic photos chronicle the early days in Arizona.

Yosemite National Park: Preserving nature's beauty for future generations. An engaging resource provides a series of video clips that shows the importance of creating national parks and the role of the government and US Forest Service....

The Grand Canyon officially became a National Park on February 26, 1919. This article features actual photos and a description of this historic event.

Students explore the history of the Grand Canyon. In this Grand Canyon lesson, students read "Grand Canyon National Park" by David Peterson and respond to questions regarding the piece. Students also create their own fossil models that...