Teacher Reference Materials

Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments Educator's Guide

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies

This Educator's Guide is intended to provide assistance in preparing for a visit to Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well and/or Tuzigoot. However, it can be used independently of field trips to the monuments. All activities meet State of Arizona standards.

It contains information on cultural and natural topics of the Verde Valley, classroom exercises, and suggested readings. It provides ideas on incorporating our monuments, resources, and the prehistoric Sinagua Culture into your classroom!

 

Materials

Download Educator's Guide Complete

Download Chp. 1 Introduction

Download Chp. 2 Cultural History

Download Chp. 3 Cultural History Answer Key

Download Chp. 4 Natural History

Download Chp. 5 Geology

Download Chp. 6 Biodiversity

Download Chp. 7 Riparian Habitat

Download Chp. 8 Tavasci Marsh

Download Chp. 9 Wetlands

Download Chp. 10 Conserve Resources

Download Chp. 11 Plant Cross Word Key

Download Chp. 12 Appendix

Last updated: January 13, 2026