

Objectives: To learn more about caves and to discover caves in the U.S. that you could visit
Procedure: You will be creating a travel brochure about a particular cave that will include such information as:
1.) Type of cave (ie: limestone, lava tube, talus, etc)
2.) Typical formations (speleothems)that one might see
3.) Oddities of the cave4.) Tours available and prices/length and hours of operation
5.) History of the cave (ie: who found it, when, etc)
6.) Location including distance from Ellijay
7.) Historical significance
8.) 3 pics
9.) What to wear if you visit? Average inside temp?
10.) At least 3 places to stay in the area
11.) At least 2 websites to find information about cave
12.) Anything else that is cool that might spark someone’s interest
Grading: Your grade will come from:
-neatness, attractiveness, information, and overall effort
-Rubric
Caves to Choose from:
______________1.) Carlsbad Caverns (incl. Lechuguilla) (NM)
______________2.) Craters of the Moon (ID)
______________3.) Hawaii Volcano National Park (Hilo, Hawaii)
______________4.) Mammoth Cave (KY)
______________5.) Russell Cave (AL)
______________6.) Lost River Cave (KY)
______________7.) Blue Spring Caverns (IN)
______________8.) Lost Sea (TN)
______________9.) Hidden River Cave (KY)
______________10.) Marengo Cave (IN)