Geology Curriculum: grades 3 through 6:
The Many Faces of Delaware Water Gap

Program Description
Rocks don't have to be dull! Park rangers, federal geologists, and local teachers worked together to prove it--the result is The Many Faces of Delaware Water Gap, a geology curriculum for grades 3 through 6. The two-color, 125-page binder explores both famous and little-known evidence of the park's formation. It includes curriculum-based field trips for five locations in the park in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as background material, a glossary, directions to sites, and practical suggestions for field trips.

Field trips include:
Point of Gap Overlook PA (overlooking the Water Gap from Rt. 611 at the south end of the park)
Lake Lenape PA (near the Water Gap in the village of Delaware Water Gap PA, at the south end of the park)
A cemetery (headstone) field trip PA (on Route 209 in Bushkill PA, about 18 miles north of Delaware Water Gap PA)
Dingmans Falls PA (off Route 209, about 30 miles north of Interstate 80 and 8 miles south of Milford PA)
Haneys Mills NJ (about 3 miles south of Walpack Center NJ and 5 miles north of Millbrook Village NJ)

In conjunction with the development of the geology curriculum, a geology traveling trunk was also developed. Trunks contain equipment, materials and sample projects for some of the activities are also available.

Theme
Understanding the park’s geologic resources provides a foundation for the understanding the area's varied natural, cultural, recreational resources.

Instructional Objectives
• Identify properties of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
• Observe the landscape and discuss how erosion and the hardness of rocks play an important role in the creation of ridges and valleys
• Identify the geological and political factors that influenced the creation of DEWA

Curriculum-based Program? Yes
Pre-visit activities are provided.
Post-visit activities are provided.
Subject: Science/Technology 
Ties to Curriculum
History/Social Sciences - 5.2.3c, 5.2.3e (civics and government) 
Science/Technology - 3.5.4a, 3.5.7a, (environment and ecology)
4.5.4b, 4.6.7b (science and technology) , 
Other - NJ Standards of Learning: 5.6.11, 5.7.4, 5.10.6, 5.10.2

Seasons offered: year-round  
Type of Program: field-trip  
Program is held: in the park
Target Audience: Grades 3 through 6 
Program Cost: free
Program Length: 1/2 Day
Days of week offered: all
Accessible to people with disabilities? Yes
Group size: 21-30
Chaperone/student ratio: 1:10
Who leads the group? ranger-led, teacher-led

NOTE: There are multiple program sites in the park.
Food available? No
Water available? Yes
Restrooms: Available
Car parking available? Yes
Bus parking available? Yes
Where does program meet? Call for information

Teachers and educators are invited to contact the park for a free copy of the curriculum guide.

Additional information on this website
Trail Guide to Dingmans Falls Ravine PAMills along Dingmans Creek
Millbrook Village NJ
Lake Lenape PA (on the Hiking bulletin)
Recreation industry in Delaware Water Gap PA
How the Gap Formed