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Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona, United States. It is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the world and is known for its visually overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape.
Formation
The Grand Canyon was formed by the erosion of the Colorado River over millions of years. The layers of rock exposed in the canyon walls provide a record of Earth's history, with some rocks dating back over 2 billion years.
Geography
The Grand Canyon is immense, stretching 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. It is divided into the North Rim and the South Rim, with different ecosystems and vegetation on each side of the canyon.
Study Guide
- What river carved the Grand Canyon?
- How long is the Grand Canyon?
- What are the two main rims of the Grand Canyon?
- What do the layers of rock in the canyon walls provide?
- What is the significance of the Grand Canyon in terms of Earth's history?
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National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.
KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:
Physical and human characteristics of the school, community, state, and region, and the interactions of people in these places with the environment.
National Standards for Civics and Government (NSCG)
What are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? Why is it important for Americans to share certain values, principles, and beliefs?
American identity: Students should be able to explain the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, principles, and beliefs. To achieve this standard, students should be able to
Identify symbols used to depict Americans’ shared values, principles, and beliefs and explain their meaning, e.g., the flag, Statue of Liberty, Statue of Justice, Uncle Sam, Great Seal, national anthem, oaths of office, and mottoes such as E Pluribus Unum
National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)
Topic 3: The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage
How democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols.
The student understands national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed.