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Rocky Train Trek
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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Mountain Puzzle
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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The Royal Tyrrell Muesum
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
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National Park Service: Rocky Mountain National Park
From the National Park Service, a description on Rocky Mountain National Park. Great resources to information about this park.
US Geological Survey
Geologic Provinces of the United States: Rocky Mountains
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.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostories: A Rocky Mountain Bio Blitz
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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Denver Post: Colorado Rockies
The Denver Post offers local stories and information on the Rockies from Colorado's largest newspaper.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies
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.
Other
Rocky Mountain Region: Alberta, Canada
Pictures and descriptions of Rocky Mountains and wildlife in Alberta, Canada.