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Description
- The Grand Canyon is a vast and spectacular mile-deep slit in the Earth's surface carved over millions of years by the Colorado River!
- Your students will find the Grand Canyon fascinating as they learn how its numerous horizontal layers of different rock types have been laid down over two billion years.
- First students make their model using the colorful parts provided.
- They will then use their model to look at how the Grand Canyon formed and what the different layers represent.
- Through this process, they will learn that the layers were formed by seas, rivers, dry deserts, and entire mountain ranges.
- The Model Making Kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively.
- The comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide included provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.
Specifications
Specifications
| Grade Level | Intermediate - Middle School, High School |
| Grade | 6 to 10 |
| Product Type | 3D Model |
| Includes | 5 Models, Teacher Resource Guide, Vinyl Pouch |
| Width (English) | 9 in. |
| Height (English) | 12 in. |
| Depth (English) | 2 in. |
| Material | Paper |
| Languages | English |
| For Use With (Application) | Model Assembly |
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