National Park Service Mission ...to conserve the scenery and the
natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to
provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such
means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future
generations. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and
Curecanti National Recreation Area Outreach Education is
committed to: Creating an awareness and fostering an
appreciation for the mission of the National Park Service and
the natural, cultural, and historic resources of Curecanti
National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park. EDUCATION LESSON PLAN Curriculum enhancing
activities designed to complement national and state content
standards across a variety of disciplines. Title: Black Canyon
Habitats (Field Trip) Grade level: First Grade Time length: 2-4
hours, depending on number of students Subject areas: Science,
Reading and Writing, Visual Arts, Physical Education Teacher:
2-4 NPS Education Specialists plus classroom tea