Program Description
Students explore the types of rocks found in the New River Gorge and the rivers role in carving the landscape of today.
Available to schools in:
Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh & Summers counties
Grade Level:
5th – 8th
Program Length:
1 hour
Theme
New River gorge geology shows the story of time.
Instructional Objectives:
1. List three types of rock found in the New River gorge and describe how they were formed
2. Describe land changes in the New River Gorge over time
3 List three ways that New River Gorge geology has affected human activity
Pre-visit activities:
none
Post-visit activities:
none
Subject:
Science/Technology
WV Content Standards met:
Science/Technology – SC.5.3.1, SC.5.4.18, SC.5.4.19, SC.5.4.21, SC.5.4.24
