Science
A Journey To The Grand Canyon
How is the Grand Canyon Formed?
Throughout this unit my students were trying to answer the question "How was the Grand Canyon Formed?" Students began the unit by exploring this natural wonder by looking at photos and video clips in order to make a prediction to answer the question. I planned a hands on unit to spark my students interest on a landform that many had not had the opportunity to visit.
Thinking Like a Geologist
My students had the opportunity to be geologist in order to answer our unit question. My students began their exploration by drawing pictures of locations of the Grand Canyon into their rock journal. Students also used acid test to determine the type of rocks by noticing if they had a reaction or not.
This unit was developed with the help of the Foss curriculum.