Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Field Institute helps educators bring the Grand Canyon to their students in a number of ways.

Dynamic Earth
Unravel the mystery of how Grand Canyon was formed. Includes exploration of a fossil bed and a hike along the rim with several stops for engaging activities focusing on the geologic history of Grand Canyon.
Grade level: 4th-6th Duration: 5 hours

Grand Canyon Rocks!Hike along the rim and discover the geologic processes that formed Grand Canyon through hands-on activities. A shorter version of Dynamic Earth that omits the fossil exploration.
Grade level: 4th-6th Duration: 2 ½ hours

Stories in Stone

Use the tools of a paleontologist to discover clues preserved in the rocks of Grand Canyon. Hunt for fossils and learn what they tell us about the history of the Canyon’s formation.
Grade level: 3rd-6th Duration: 2 hours

Life on the Edge: Explore the plant and animal life that calls Grand Canyon home. Hike along the rim and learn forest and desert ecology through hands-on activities and games.
Grade level: 3rd-5th Duration: 5 hours

Rails and Tales

Discover the people who have shaped Grand Canyon’s history. Walk through Grand Canyon Village, engage in interactive games, and learn about the changing ways people have valued the Canyon over time.
Grade level: 4th-6th Duration: 2 ½ hours

Time Travelers:
Connecting to the Past
Become an archaeologist and unearth clues about Grand Canyon’s ancient inhabitants. Participate in an archaeological “dig”, explore ancient ruins and a museum, and climb the Desert View watchtower to learn about the native peoples that shaped Grand Canyon’s ancient history.
Grade level: 4th-6th Duration: 5 hours

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