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Mammoth Cave National ParkSaltpetre mining ruins in Mammoth Cave. The apparatus was damaged in the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812.
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Mammoth Cave National Park
For Teachers
 
Ranger and students

Mammoth Cave National Park is a great place to learn about caves, forests, groundwater, wildlife, and history. Whether you have students working on school reports or you're preparing for a visit, these pages provide everything you'll need to make the world's longest known cave a part of your curriculum.

Curriculum Materials
Curriculum Materials
Download Mammoth Cave curricula for your classroom.
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Researcher testing cave waters
International Center for Science and Learning
Learn about the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning here.
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Soda straw stalactite  

Did You Know?
Stalactites grow downward – they hang "tight" to the ceiling – while stalagmites grow upward – they "might" reach the ceiling someday. Mammoth Cave's formations include many types of calcite formations.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST