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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rocky Train Trek

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research about America's westward movement and the effect of railroads on indigenous peoples, U.S. society, the environment, and the economy. They plan, map, and document an imaginary train journey across North America in the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mountain Puzzle

For Students 1st - 7th
In this mountain puzzle, students identify famous mountain ranges. Examples include Blue Ridge, Smokies, and Rockies. A list of 15 mountains and mountain ranges are provided to assist students in their search.
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Website
Other

The Royal Tyrrell Muesum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Rocky Mountain National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
From the National Park Service, a description on Rocky Mountain National Park. Great resources to information about this park.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Geologic Provinces of the United States: Rocky Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
The Rocky Mountains are unique among mountain ranges because they are found so far from a coastline. Explore the ideas geologists are proposing to explain the formation of this mountain range.
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Graphic
National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostories: A Rocky Mountain Bio Blitz

For Students 5th - 9th
National Geographic's 2012 BioBlitz took place in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. This GeoStory captures the spirit and wildlife discoveries of the 2012 BioBlitz.
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Website
Other

Denver Post: Colorado Rockies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Post offers local stories and information on the Rockies from Colorado's largest newspaper.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Filmed in the mountains of Montana, documentary focuses on a wild stallion, whose life has been recorded on film since his birth in the wild.
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Website
Other

Rocky Mountain Region: Alberta, Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures and descriptions of Rocky Mountains and wildlife in Alberta, Canada.