The following chart lists the activities you will find in this guide. The chart shows a description of the activity, whether a support kit is necessary, if ranger assistance or on-site visitation is required, and what materials you will need to provide. Students compare the contemporary scene with historic photos to determine what impact people have had on the Spatter Cones. 2.2 Document Human Impact Students compile a report documenting human impact on the volcanic features of the monument. Students develop a plan to correct the most serious problem of human impact at the monument.
Students develop a handout encouraging monument visitors to help preserve fragile resources.
No No 2 hours Pencils, Cave Resource Report forms, clipboards, flashlights, long pants, hats, camera 3.2 Debate on Denying Cave Access Students break into two groups and conduct a formal debate on whether access to certain caves should be denied. No No None 2 flip charts, markers 4.1 Visit Air Quality Monitoring Sites Students visit air quality monitoring sites to find out how data is collected and what it reveals. Students compare the results of pH tests of the soil, surface water, and precipitation at the monument and their home town. 5.1 Assessing Stream Health Students assess physical and chemical stream quality on a stream at the monument and one near home. 6.1 Habitat Inventory Students compare environmental conditions and plant communities in six different habitats.