Grand Canyon National Park - Plan A Field Trip (U.S. National Park Service)

Take your class on a field trip to Grand Canyon National Park!
All programs are free of charge and address Arizona curriculum standards.

HOW TO REGISTER

Fax or mail us your registration form beginning on the following dates:

Fall 2008 Education Programs: August 20, 2008

Spring 2009 Education Programs: September 3, 2008

Program Registration Form 2008-2009 (pdf)

Geology Programs

Dynamic Earth (this program offered only in the Spring of 2009 due to repaving of the Hermit Road in Fall of 2008).
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: 4^th-6^th 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: 4^th-6^th 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: 3^rd-6^th Duration: 2 hours

Natural History Programs

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: 3^rd-5^th Duration: 5 hours

Human History Programs

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: 4^th-6^th 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: 4^th-6^th Duration: 5 hours

Travel Grants

For schools with restricted travel budgets, we have a limited number of travel grants available. This offer applies to schools who are attending one of our education programs with at least 50% of their students on a free or reduced lunch program.

To apply, complete a Travel Grant form and fax it or mail it to our office. To learn more, e-mail or phone our office at (928) 638-7931.