The structure and formation of the Grand Canyon is easy to understand with our unique easy to make model.
Models are powerful tools for teaching science because they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple.

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 they make their model using the colorrful parts. Then they use it to look at how the Grand Canyon formed and what the layers represent. 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.