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Arches National Park
For Teachers
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Moab second graders on a field trip to Park Avenue |
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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 Monument, 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?
The common raven displays abilities to play and problem-solve rare among animals. This member of the crow family is also very vocal, using a variety of sounds for communication. Perhaps because of these qualities, ravens have achieved a certain stature in both European and Native American folklore.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2007 at 13:14 EST |