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Grand Canyon National Park
Other Resources
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Travelin' Trunk Program
Bring Grand Canyon to your classroom! The Grand Canyon Field Institute offers Travelin' Trunks that are available for use in your classroom. Each trunk is loaded with lesson plans related to Grand Canyon, as well as many of the materials needed for the lessons. Topics include geology, ecology and human history. They can be sent to your school, regardless of what state you live in, for a minimal charge that covers shipping. For detailed information and to reserve a trunk, click on the following website address:
www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute/educators_trunk.asp
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Travel Grant
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. Our grant is structured according to the distance schools travel to reach the park:
<150 miles-$150
>150 miles and <300 miles-$400
>300 miles-$600
This grant is made possible by Grand Canyon National Park Foundation. They typically disburse grant money as a reimbursement and send a check one to two weeks after your visit. Our funding is usually exhausted by early May.
To apply, complete a and fax it or mail it to our office. To learn more, e-mail or phone our office at (928) 638-7931.
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Grand Canyon resources for teachers Links to "For Teachers" page more... | | View and download lesson plans Links to our program lesson plans more... | | Ranger Minutes Audio and video insights from the Grand Canyon Rangers more... | |
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Did You Know?
In November of 1934, the Grand Canyon Civilian Conservation Corps began working on a trans-canyon telephone line. Starting at Indian Garden, they progressed downward to the Colorado River. It was necessary to complete this portion of the line first before the onset of extreme summer heat.
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Last Updated: October 15, 2008 at 20:30 EST |