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Article • Values Embodied in Geoheritage
Educational Value
National Park, Utah.
NPS photo.
Introduction
Earth scientists and students explore, observe, record, analyze, and draw reasoned conclusions about the features and processes they encounter in nature. Our nation’s geologic heritage sites are exceptional settings for field work and education because they often are the best or only places to view a particular feature or process. The ability to examine geologic features in a functioning context with other natural processes is another tremendous benefit. Educational programs can use clearly observable examples from geologic heritage sites to help explain complex subjects such as ancient climate and environmental conditions, the history of life, or the formation of energy resources. Geologic heritage lessons are provided by educators in many formal (classrooms and lectures) and informal (park visitor centers and museums) settings.
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Our nation’s rich geologic heritage spanning a few billion years is on display in national parks with fossils from every period of geologic time. Check out 20 things to do and discover with these suggestions for learning about fossils and paleontology in national parks.
In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks), high school students from across Arkansas attended a cave and camp experience called Project C.A.V.E.S. (Creative Adventure and Valuable Experiences through Spelunking).
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Last updated: December 22, 2020