Geologic Provinces of the United States: Rocky Mountains

Discover what geological treasures abound all around the nation. The United States has been organized into provinces based on geological features. Click on a province on the map, or on the links below it, to view a page of information...

How did Colorado's Front Range arise when it's 1,000 miles from where the Pacific and North American plates meet? Learn about the theory behind this oddity and use this video to springboard into other topics, such as what types of rocks...

This page discusses the presence of arsenic (chemical symbol As) in ground water in the United States. Also provides many links to other sites about arsenic (especially in drinking water.)

"Note: The information on this page is being retained for technical and historical reference only. The site is not under active maintenance and may include expired information and outdated links." This site gives an overview of the...

Good Q&A on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Includes what the disease is, who can get this disease, how it is spread, and treatment options.

Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...

From the New York State Department of Health, a communicable disease fact sheet on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

A brief overview of the location of coal reserves in the United States can be helpful in a unit about fossil fuels. You can assign students each a different coal-containing state and have them research the local impact of mining the...

Descriptions, photographs and information on the caterpillar life cycle for the different species of eastern United states caterpillars. Includes details on collecting and photographing specimens.

Here is an overview to a unit on the mountain lions of Arizona. Six different lessons take youngsters on a complete investigation of the adaptations, diet, population density, and management of these beautiful wild cats. Each of the...