Geological Adventures at Parashant is a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum module that uses the fascinating setting of Parashant to help students understand fundamental geology concepts and skills in a fun and engaing way. Each lesson has a detailed teacher guide and the student text. If you plan to print black and white copies for students, download the slide shows so that you can project color photographs, maps, and instructions for setting up hands-on activities with your students.

Use the links below to download a single lesson or the entire module.

• Geological Adventures at Parashant
• • Complete Module - large file (16Mb)
  • Complete Module - small file (4Mb)
• Module Overview
• Lesson 1: Views of Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
• Lesson 2: Sedimentary Rocks - The Cliffs at Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 3: Igneous Rocks - Lava Flows at Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 4: Metamorphic Rocks - Basement of Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 5: Topography - Landscapes of Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 6: Geologic Structure and the Parashant Landscape
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 7: Erosion and Deposition - from Washes to Canyons
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 8: Copper Calling at Grand Gulch Mine
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show
• Lesson 9: Understanding Time at Parashant
• • Student Text and Teacher Guide
  • Slide Show