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Grand Canyon National Park
Curriculum Materials
 

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

To learn more about these programs, or to download registration materials, click on "Plan a Field Trip".

 

 

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 learn more or to contact our office, click on "Plan a Field Trip".

 
Teacher resources
Grand Canyon resources for teachers
Links to "For Teachers" page
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View and download lesson plans
View and download lesson plans
Links to our program lesson plans
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Ranger Minute
Ranger Minutes
Audio and video insights from the Grand Canyon Rangers
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THE INNER GORGE OF THE GRAND CANYON, 1200 feet (366m)  

Did You Know?
Within the Grand Canyon, the rugged, V-shaped Inner Gorge rises darkly from the Colorado River. The broad shelf above it is the Tonto Platform, which spreads like a green blanket across both sides of the canyon. The Inner Gorge achieves a depth of over 1200 feet (366m)

Last Updated: December 29, 2008 at 13:26 EST