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While in the cave, students discover treasure boxes.

Grades: 3 - 5

Geology Program Overview Lesson Plan (pdf file)

Understanding geology, the study of the Earth and its changes, is essential to appreciate the world around us. The geology program offered at Oregon Caves National Monument builds on students’ prior knowledge of geology and adheres to Oregon state standards. In addition, the program increases students’ appreciation for the natural world by encouraging discovery and exploratory learning. The program covers the rock cycle, cave formations, and processes such as erosion and weathering.

Explore the geology program through these series of activities: 

In the classroom before a Park Ranger visits...

• Pre-Visit/Post-Visit Assessment (pdf file)
• Cave Dance (pdf file)

Before the field trip to Oregon Caves...

• Rock Cycle Worksheet (pdf)
• Recipe for a Cave -includes answer sheet (pdf)
• Post Ranger Classroom Visit Quiz (pdf)

Back in the classroom...

• Pre-Visit/Post-Visit Assessment Score Sheet (pdf file)