Creator: Bob Ribokas | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
This site provides an organized, easy-to-read explanation of the formation of the Grand Canyon. It includes a lot of detailed information and photos that are fascinating to peruse. Allow plenty of time to enjoy all of the information. Click on the link for the USGS website on plate tectonics for an added bonus!
In the Classroom
USe this site as an introduction to a geology unit. Include it on your teacher web page for students to access both in and out of class. Use the <a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=8241">accompanying log of an actual canyon trip</a> for students to apply what they learn from the basics explained on this portion of the site.
At Home
Use this site to help your child research his/her project or research paper.