Lost in the Grand Canyon

Creator: PBS | visit site

Grade Range: 8 - 11

This companion site from the PBS American Experience series offers a profile of John Wesley Powell’s first exploration of the Grand Canyon. While the teacher’s section is closely linked to the film itself, the site offers interactive maps, biographies, and background information on the discovery of one of America’s natural wonders.

In the Classroom

Try this one as a "compare and contrast" with Lewis and Clark’s expedition or today’s adventurers.

At Home

Tags

explorers, rivers, explorers,

Subjects

Earth Science/Geology, Social Studies, Social Studies, American History,