Curated OER
Can You Name the Region?
While just a picture of the Rocky Mountains, this presentation could be used as an introductory activity to a geography lesson. The series of slides begins with a piece of a complete picture which is revealed little by little, until the...
Curated OER
Lone Wolves
Students examine the reasons why some people do not support the protection of the wolf on the Endangered Species list. After reading an article, they discuss the controversy of delisting the wolves. As a class, they debate this issue...
Curated OER
Exploration and Settlement of the American Southwest
Students scrutinize the Zuni Pueblo Revolt in this seven lessons unit on early Spanish explorers in the American southwest. The discovery of the Spanish missions, the search for the seven cities of gold, and particular geological...
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Rocky Mountain Gates
Journal entry vividly describes the expedition's journey through the four gates of the Rocky Mountains in 1805.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Landmark the Bear's Tooth
Nicholas King drew up a map in preparation for Lewis and Clark's expedition. View images and read descriptions of one of the landmarks in the Rocky Mountains, Bear's Tooth.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Physical Geography of Utah
This resource provides information on the physical geography of the state.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Chances With Wolves
This lesson engages students in learning the differences among observations, facts, and inferences. Students will study about the reintroduction of wolves into the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Region. Students will work in small groups...
Curated OER
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.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Albert Bierstadt
This museum article provides fifteen thumbnail images of Albert Bierstadt's paintings are available for enlarging, with biographical information on a separate page.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta Press: Physical Geography of Alberta
Here, the physical geography of Alberta is succinctly discussed via text and maps.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: James Beckwourth 1798 1867
Learn about the exciting adventures of mountain man James Beckwourth as he explored the Western wilderness.
Other
Ray's Web: Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains
This resource contains vivid pictures and detailed information about the wildlife of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies by Frank Gee Patchin
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies, a book from Frank Gee Patchin's early 1900's series, "The Pony Rider Boys."
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: What They Found: Mountains, Montana & Idaho
View a detailed map to learn what the Corps of Discovery found as they crossed the Rocky Mountains. Includes links to information about what they actually expected to find.
Other
Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Mountain Scramble
Build a mountain ecosystem by adding appropriate plants and animals, and by keeping the ecosystem in balance. Be sure every species has enough to eat to survive.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: In the Heart of the Rockies by G. A. Henty.
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1895, one work is In the Heart of the Rockies: A Story of Adventure in Colorado. This work was written by G. A. Henty.
Other
Ranges: Rocky Mountains
Informative site offering detailed information about the Rocky Mountains. Learn about the conglomeration of ranges and the fascinating peaks. The site has links to various peaks and view photographs of these beautiful mountains.
Other
Rocky Mountain Region: Alberta, Canada
Pictures and descriptions of Rocky Mountains and wildlife in Alberta, Canada.
Other
Qt Luong: Rocky Mountain National Park Pictures
View pictures of the spectacular Rocky Mountains taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Library of Congress
Loc: Colorado's Rocky Mountains
Did you know that the tallest mountain in Colorado is Mount Elbert? Find some brief information about it and the rest of the Rocky Mountain chain at this site from the Library of Congress.