A Curriculum on Craters of the Moon Geology,
History, and Ecology for Grades 5-6

Prepared by:

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
P.O. Box 29
Arco, Idaho 83213
Phone (208)527-3257 * FAX (208)527-3073

Acknowledgments:

With special thanks to Larry Barnes for his skillful authorship of the Ecology chapter and of the activities for each chapter.

Thanks also to the Craters of the Moon Natural History Association, Inc. for funding sections of this project.

	Craters of the Moon Natural History Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 29 * Arco, Idaho 83213 * Phone (208)527-3257

 Table of Contents

Chapter One: Orientation

Plan a Field Trip

Site Tours

• North Crater Flow Trail
• Big Craters and Spatter Cones
• The Caves Area

Chapter Two: Geology

Geology of Craters of the Moon

• Summary for Teachers
• Summary for Students
• Words You May Hear at Craters of the Moon
• What is Craters of the Moon Like?
  

Geology Activities

• Activity 2A - Deep Time and You
• Activity 2B - The Earth, from Core to Crust
• Activity 2C - The Creeping Hot Spots
• Activity 2D - The Liquid Rock Race

Chapter Three: History

History of Craters of the Moon

History Activities

• Activity 3A - The People's Time Line
• Activity 3B - The Stuff We Use, Then and Now
• Activity 3C - Food for Thought
• Activity 3D - Crater Writing

Chapter Four: Ecology

Ecology of Craters of the Moon

Ecology Activities

• Activity 4A - Life Time Line
• Activity 4B - Craters Ecosystem
• Activity 4C - Adapting to a Brutal Land
• Activity 4D - Craters Life Web

Chapter Five: Student Journal

• Activity 5A
• Student Journal Booklet