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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Fifth Grade
 

A Watershed In Action
Through modeling, students will create an ecosystem and trace the actual movement of water. This is an outdoor, seasonal activity conducted on a trailer designed to simulate the dynamic actions of a watershed.

Before scheduling this program, please call a NPS Education Specialist at (970) 641-2337 x203 to discuss details. (60 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Activities (233k pdf)

The Plight of the Gunnison Sage Grouse
Learn about this unique species of bird whose survival depends on a healthy habitat in the Gunnison Basin. Includes a PowerPoint presentation, a radio-telemetry demonstration, and a visualization activity related to a shrinking habitat. (1 hour)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Activities (131k pdf)
Scheduling
Scheduling
Program requests can be made by phone, fax or mail.
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Peregrine falcon  

Did You Know?
Black Canyon is home to the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine falcon. Scientists estimate that Peregrines can reach speeds of over 200 mph in an aerial dive.

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Last Updated: September 15, 2009 at 00:58 EST