 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 | | What's a Desert? | | Grade K-1
The desert has a diverse collection of wildlife. Through multi-sensory activities, students will learn about the animals, plants, and rocks of the desert. | | 21 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | It has Spines | | Grade K-1
In the vicinity of the Visitor Center, a wide variety of plants can be found. Students will create their own system for identifying cactus, shrubs, and other desert plants. | | 12 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Scortching Hot or Freezing COld | | Grade 2
The Mojave Desert is a rain shadow desert. Students will take measurements of temperature and explore how man and animal adjust to the weather. | | 17 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Growing up in the Desert | | Grade 2
Students will join a hard shelled critter on a journey as it grows from birth to adulthood. They will get an opportunity to look close up at live specimens and see where they are in their life cycle. | | 21 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Rocky Trails | | Grade 3
Why are the rocks red? How did the fossils get into the rocks? Students will compare and contrast our sedimentary deposits in the field.. | | 15 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Adapt or Die! | | Grade 3
By exploring the Visitor Center, the desert tortoise habitat, and surrounding area, students will learn how desert animals adapt to harsh conditions. | | 165 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Water we doing here? | | Grade 4
Water plays an important role in the Red Rock Canyon ecosystem. We'll observe the water cycle and how it effects the life here and in the community. | | 110 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Changing Landscapes | | Grade 5
Red Rock Canyon offers a great opportunity to see geology in action. Powerful forces and dynamic processes have been working to shape and sculpt this unique landscape. We explore an area where both man and nature have had a hand at this. | | 74 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | Biodiversity - A Delicate Balance | | Grade 5
Students will explore the meaning of biodiversity. They will, then, conduct a survey used by scientists to determine the health of an area. | | 13 Kb | | 30.11.2007 |
Pine Creek Field Exploration *
Middle and High School
Using a variety of survey techniques, students will explore the health of a unique National Natural Area. Survey results will be entered into a Global Study.
Maximum 40 students.
Soft Trekking
Middle and High School
We will explore how we can visit areas, both urban and wilderness with a minimum of impact using Leave No Trace Desert Principles.
2 hr to 2 day programs can be arranged.
Project Globe *
Middle and High School
Be part of the solution by assisting in monitoring our water, air and soil quality. Trained facilitators will assist you in becoming part of our Project Globe worldwide monitoring team.
| |
|