Additional Education Resources
Printed Education Materials (for download)
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Flowering Plants of Lake Mead(Out of Print) James s. Holland and Russell K. Grater Southwest Parks and Monuments Association-Popular Series #23 ISBN 0-911408-49-5. This out-of-print publication is a good introduction to common plants of Lake Mead, as well as information about different plant communities and plant adaptations. Download complete guide 12mb pdf (right click, save target as)
![]() Snakes, Lizards and Turtles of the Lake Mead Region WNPA publication Russell K. Grater Southwest Parks and Monuments Association 1981 ISBN 0-911408-58-4. This publication is a good way to get started on basic information about some common reptiles of the area. Download guide 1mb pdf (right click, save target as)
![]() A Synthesis of Aquatic Science for Management of Lakes Mead and Mohave USGS Circular 1381 US Geological Survey 2012 This publication provides a concise summary of science on the lakes related to water, wildlife, and recreation and is a very good resource for secondary and post-secondary teachers. Download guide 12mb pdf (right click, save target as)
![]() Mojave Desert Discovery This is a resource guide about the Mojave Desert ecosystem for teachers of upper elementary students.
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![]() Mojave Desert Issues This is a secondary school curriculum that helps develop critical thinking skills by looking at issues that national parks are facing.
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![]() Our Living Desert This version of "Our Living Desert" has been rewritten and updated with photographs compiled from the National Park Service Database at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Video Education Materials
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Climate Change in the Mojave
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This film is for teachers to show to their students in preparation for a ranger led field trip. It covers what to expect, what to wear, and basic field trip safety.
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This film is a good way to get to know Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the project work relating to challenges facing wildlife and plant management issues. This is a very good resource for secondary and post-secondary teachers. For additional multimedia presentations please visit our Photos & Multimedia page | ![]() |
Last updated: January 4, 2018