Virtual Geology Field Trip

Join Rangers Ian and Nicole and explore Tennessee's rocky past!

Overview: This virtual field trip encourages students to think like a geologist as they explore four study sites around the park.

At each site, students will make observations, inferences, and participate in a further thinking activity. These scientific exercises will be put to the test with hands on modeling and engaging, place-based explanations in our virtual geology lab.This educational series contains five videos: Introduction, Study Site #1, #2, #3, and #4 (including the conclusion).


Total Time: The whole series is about 45 minutes. These videos are broken down into smaller sections to fit any class period.
Age Range: This program was designed for grades 4^th-8^th. The Tennessee Academic Standards covered in this video series are included in the Teacher Packet.
Supporting Materials:

• Teacher Packet
• Geology Field Book
• Virtual Field Trip Evaluation

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 35 seconds

Obed Wild & Scenic River: Virtual Geology Field Trip

 

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13 minutes

Obed Wild & Scenic River: Virtual Geology Field Trip

 

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11 minutes, 45 seconds

Obed Wild & Scenic River Virtual Geology Field Trip

 

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9 minutes, 58 seconds

Obed Wild and Scenic River: Virtual Geology Field Trip

 

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Obed Wild & Scenic River: Virtual Geology Field Trip