PreK/K/1st Grade
The Wildlife of Roxborough
Theme—Every niche holds clues about Roxborough's wildlife.
Wildlife is abundant at Roxborough. Clues of their presence are found on the trails, in their scat, in their homes, and within the footprints they leave behind. Through these clues you can discover what they ate, where they walked and with whom they made their journey. Come along on our journey that will answer the questions, "Who lives here and why?
Student Outcomes
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Understand the rules of the trail, safety precautions, and the value of working together as a group.
Recognize clues about animal life, as found in scat.
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Describe the many types of homes wildlife inhabit.
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Identify animals by examining their footprints.
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Relate how the features of animal are reflective of their lifestyle.
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Understand that animals can be identified and categorized into groups with the same or similar characteristics. (K-1st Grade)
Standards and Expectations Introduced:
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Pre-school: SC09-GR.PRE-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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SS09-GR.PRE-S.2-GLE.1;
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PE09-GR.PRE-S.1-GLE.1; S.2-GLE.1; S.4-GLE.1;
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Kindergarten: SC09-GR.K-S.2-GLE.1;
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PE09-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1; S.2-GLE.1; S.3-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1; S.2-GLE.1; S.3-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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1st Grade: SC09-GR.1-S.2-GLE.2;
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SS09-GR.1-S.2-GLE.1;
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PE09-GR.1-S.2-GLE.1; S.3-GLE.1; GLE.2; S.4-GLE.1.
2nd/3rd Grade
The Plant Life of Roxborough
Theme—Roxborough's plant life paints the landscape with colorful hues throughout the seasons.
Plant life exists in many forms including seeds, flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and mosses. This hike will focus on identifying many of these plants, how they have adapted, and contribute to the local environment.
Student Outcomes
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Recognize the way plants reproduce.
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Understand the different ways that seeds disperse.
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Understand how seed dispersal is linked to weather and wildlife factors.
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Identify physical and life cycle characteristics of a plant and plant population.
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Identify how plants and plant populations have adapted to a habitat.
Standards and Expectations Introduced:
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2nd Grade: SC09-GR.2-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2.
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SS09-GR.2-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.2-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2; S.3-GLE.1;
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3rd Grade: SC09-GR.3-S.2-GLE.1;
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SS09-GR.3-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.3-S.1-GLE.2; S.3-GLE.1.
3rd/4th Grade
The Fossils & Geologic Systems of Roxborough
Theme—Every rock and sediment layer has a unique story waiting to be told.
Roxborough's geology and fossil evidence represents 1.2 billion years of history. See how the forces of weathering, erosion, geologic uplift, and time have shaped the landscape and environments of the past and of what we see today.
Student Outcomes
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Recognize the physical changes of geologic formations.
Understand how time and geologic materials work together to change the physical landscape.
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Understand complex geologic processes.
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Understand that theories change as new evidence is discovered. (3rd Grade)
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Understand geologic materials can be broken down and are resources for a variety of human activities. (3rd/4th Grade)
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Identify plant and animal fossils. Use geologic evidence to determine how they adapted to their environment and were different from today's organisms. (3rd/4th Grade)
Standards and Expectations Introduced:
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3rd Grade: SC09-GR.3-S.3-GLE.1;
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SS09-GR.3-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2; S.4-GLE.1;
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PE09-GR.3-S.1-GLE.2; S.3-GLE.1;
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4th Grade: SC09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2; GLE.3;
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SS09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; S.4-GLE.1.
5th/6th Grade
The Geology of Roxborough
Theme—Roxborough reveals clues to an ancient Denver.
Roxborough's geology represents 1.2 billion years of history. The formations along the Front Range have undergone geologic uplift, erosion, and lithification. The geology of the area has influenced human activity for thousands of years. The formations and landscape represented here gives us a glimpse into an ancient and more recent Denver.
Student Outcomes
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Recognize the physical changes of geologic formations.
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Understand how time and geologic materials work together to change the physical landscape.
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Understand complex geologic processes.
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Identify plant and animal fossils. Use geologic evidence to determine how they adapted to their environment and were different from today's organisms.
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Interpret the area's physical history based on the geology influenced human activity.
Standards and Expectations Introduced:
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5th Grade: SC09-GR.5-S.3-GLE.2;
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SS09-GR.5-S.1-GLE.1; GLE.2; S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.5-S.3-GLE.2; GLE.3;
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6th Grade: SC09-GR.6-S.3-GLE.1;
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SS09-GR.6-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.6-S.1-GLE.2; S.3-GLE.1; GLE.2.
4th/5th/6th Grade
The Ecosystems of Roxborough
Theme—From grassland to treeline, the ecosystems of Roxborough are shaped by a variety of conditions.
There are four distinct ecosystems at Roxborough State Park: riparian, grasslands, shrubland and montane. The transition zones that blend them enhance the park's beauty. Variations of the park are due to differences in elevation, soil type, topography, and water availability. Human movement into an area also influences ecosystems and transition zones. This hike provides an in-depth look at these incredible living environments.
Student Outcomes
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Distinguish between 4 different ecosystems.
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Recognize ecotones are transitions between and a blend of communities.
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Understand that ecosystems are a direct result of how elevation, soil type, topography, climate, and moisture interact with the area.
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Understand how the relationship between people and the environment have changed over time and how it affects ecosystems. (5th/ 6th Grade)
Standards and Expectations Introduced:
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4th Grade: SC09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.3;
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SS09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.4-S.2-GLE.1; S.4-GLE.1;
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5th Grade: SC09-GR.5-S.2-GLE.1;
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SS09-GR.5-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.5-S.3-GLE.2;
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6th Grade: SC09-GR.6-S.2-GLE.1; GLE.2;
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SS09-GR.6-S.1-GLE.1; S.2-GLE.2;
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PE09-GR.6-S.1-GLE.2; S.3-GLE.1; GLE.2.
