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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Third Grade
 

Dams
Beavers and humans are incredible manipulators of water for their special needs. This unit addresses dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectric power. (60 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit & In Classroom Activities (325k pdf)

Globes, Maps and GPS
The major features of our world will be investigated on globes and maps. Planimetric, topographic, landsat, and GPS/GIS maps will be examined and students will have the opportunity to create their own maps. This unit has been partially funded by the National Park Foundation's Parks as Classrooms program. (60 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit Activities  - Vocabulary (308k pdf)

Pre-Activity (School Map) Crawford, CO (133k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Crested Butte, CO (53k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Delta, CO (112k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Gunnison, CO (70k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Hotchkiss, CO (62k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Lake City, CO (52k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Montrose, CO (81k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Olathe, CO (73k pdf)
Pre-Activity (School Map) Paonia, CO (70k pdf)
Scheduling
Scheduling
Program requests can be made by phone, fax or mail.
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Upper Black Canyon/Morrow Point Reservoir  

Did You Know?
The Black Canyon stretches far beyond the 14 miles within the national park. Including the canyon within Curecanti National Recreation Area and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, the total length is 53 miles.

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Last Updated: August 29, 2009 at 11:29 EST