Students investigate 8 different raised relief models of landforms. Primary program focuses on identification and variety of landforms. Intermediate students associate surface features with crustal movement. An introduction to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, including examples from northern Arizona. This program includes a hands-on collection of rocks.
Students examine a collection of crystals searching for geometric and angular patterns.
Explore the layers of the Grand Canyon, how the Canyon was formed, and why it is such a unique treasure. Includes a slide show which gives a fascinating glimpse of the world's greatest classroom from rim to river. We stop and discuss the life and environments present at each geologic period using rock samples, photos and objects.