This discussion will involve checking out a few websites/articles that offer a closer look at different aspects of the Grand Canyon. Decide on one of the following “themes” of the Grand Canyon and check out the links within that theme. Then write a response for your discussion to the theme and web article(s) that you selected.
Theme 1: Mapping the Grand Canyon. For this theme, navigate to the Library of Congress link at http://www.loc.gov/collection/national-parks-maps/articles-and-essays/maps-of-grand-canyon-national-park/#maps-of-grand-canyon-national-parkLinks to an external site. and to the ArcGIS Story Maps link at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5d938df495b243469c84f18eba1b2ee5Links to an external site.
Theme 2: The Formation of the Grand Canyon. For this theme, go to the “Grand Canyon Explorer” website at http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm#whereLinks to an external site. and the National Park Service website at http://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/geologicformations.htmLinks to an external site.
Theme 3: Climate and Weather of the Grand Canyon. If you select this theme, travel to the National Park Service link at http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/weather.htmLinks to an external site. and check out the NPS’ “Climate Overview of the Grand Canyon Region” at https://www.desertusa.com/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-climate-geography.htmlLinks to an external site. On the second link, pay special attention to the differences in temperature and precipitation between the North Rim, Inner Canyon, and South Rim of the Grand Canyon throughout the year.