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Canyonlands National Park
For Teachers
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NPS Photo by Neal Herbert |
A Moab 6th grader studies heat, light and sound with the Canyon Country Outdoor Education Proram |
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Canyon Country Outdoor Education
Canyon Country Outdoor Education (CCOE) is a cooperative venture between the National Park Service, local school districts and nonprofit organizations in southeast Utah. Field trips are conducted to Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument and other areas.
The purpose of this program is:
- To support the mission of the National Park Service and the Parks as Classrooms® program, as well as Park management’s goals.
- To help students safely experience and understand natural and cultural resources of our national parks, surrounding areas and the earth as a whole.
- To enhance existing state approved science curricula.
- To expose students to a wide range of environmentally responsible activities in the outdoors so they can develop skills, judgment, confidence and sensitivity.
- To raise environmental awareness in the younger generation to prepare them for future roles as decision makers and voters.
Curriculum Materials
CCOE has published field trip plans suitable for grades one through six. While these trips were designed to be used in southeast Utah, many can be adapted to other sites, and some activities could work in completely different ecosystems. These plans are available in PDF format. More...
For More Information
To learn more about the program or obtain help in adapting lesson plans contact:
National Park Service
Canyon Country Outdoor Education
PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532
435-719-2206 phone
435-587-2305 fax
Please note that outdoor education staff are only available during the school year (August to June). If you need assistance outside of this time, please contact the park directly.
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Did You Know?
Pinyon pines do not produce pine nuts every year. These delicious nuts can only be harvested every three to seven years. This irregular schedule prevents animals from adapting to an abundance of pine nuts and guarantees that at least some nuts will become new pine trees instead of a quick meal.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2007 at 13:09 EST |