81. Kentucky State Parks: Big Bone Lick State Park Body Page Imagine ancient giant mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, and bison roaming Theseprehistoric animals, driven southward by the prevailing ice, were attracted http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/i75frames/bigbone-body.htm

Big Bone Lick State Park Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology Big Bone Lick State Park has its origins steeped in prehistoric events. Imagine ancient giant mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, and bison roaming through mineral springs and swamps that are now grassy plains covered with trees and shrubs. That was the scene at Big Bone Lick for an 8,000-year period towards the end of the Ice Age, 12,000 to 20,000 years ago. During that time period, great ice sheets covered the North American continent just north of the Ohio River Valley. These prehistoric animals, driven southward by the prevailing ice, were attracted to the salt and minerals found in the swamp area now known as Big Bone Lick. Many of these prehistoric creatures became trapped and perished in the quagmire surrounding the swamps' ancient sulfur springs. There are no longer ancient marshes or prehistoric animals at Big Bone Lick, and the sulphur springs are slowly drying up. But the fossilized remains of these past inhabitants provide clues about life in Kentucky thousands of years ago. The discovery of the bones in the 1700s inspired a new field of study. The scientific world recognizes Big Bone Lick as the Birthplace for American Vertebrate Paleontology. Buffalo Calves The calving season is here! This is the first calf born at Big Bone Lick this season and we have three more on the way. We expect them anytime now . . . so come on out to the park and see our new additions.

82. Lesson Plans - Xpeditions @ Nationalgeographic.com The Indians were blueeyed people who spoke Welsh. prehistoric animalssuch as wooly mammoths roamed the land. 3. At this point http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/challenges.html

Check out: X6: Culture Goggles Standard #6: Complete Index Lewis and Clark: Facing Challenges—Real and Imagined Cultural Symbols and the Characteristics of Place Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives Complete Index Lewis and Clark: Facing Challenges—Real and Imagined Overview: Before the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Europeans knew little about what lay west of the Mississippi River. The mental maps of expedition members could not prepare them for what lay ahead; nonetheless, they met and overcame numerous challenges in the diverse habitats they encountered. In this lesson, students will consider how they perceive geographic features and obstacles, and how expedition members might have done so. If possible, begin the lesson before your students see the large-format film Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West or explore the Lewis and Clark Web site , and finish it afterward. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, history Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 2: "How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context" Standard 4: "The physical and human characteristics of places" Standard 6: "How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions" Time: One hour (not including time to see movie) Materials Required: Computer with Internet access (or photocopies of the photo gallery

83. Lesson Plans - Xpeditions @ Nationalgeographic.com The Indians were blueeyed people who spoke Welsh. prehistoric animalssuch as wooly mammoths roamed the land. Have students use http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/symbols.html

Check out: X6: Culture Goggles Standard #6: Complete Index Lewis and Clark: Facing Challenges—Real and Imagined Cultural Symbols and the Characteristics of Place Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives Complete Index Lewis and Clark: Facing Challenges—Real and Imagined Overview: Before the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Europeans knew little about what lay west of the Mississippi River. The mental maps of expedition members could not prepare them for what lay ahead; nonetheless, they met and overcame numerous challenges. In this lesson, students will consider how they perceive geographic features and obstacles, and how expedition members might have done so. If possible, begin the lesson before your students see the large-format film Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West or explore the Lewis and Clark Web site , and finish it afterward. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, history Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 2: "How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context" Standard 4: "The physical and human characteristics of places" Standard 6: "How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions" Time: One hour (not including time to see movie) Materials Required: Computer with Internet access (or photocopies of the photo gallery

84. Salem, Oregon Public Library Online History Project It probably died of natural causes. The remains of Woolly mammoths and other prehistoricanimals have been found at various spots in the Willamette Valley. http://www.salemhistory.org/natural_history/nwm01.htm

ELEPHANT-LIKE CREATURES ONCE ROAMED THE SALEM AREAEL ELEFANTE, AL IGUAL QUE OTRAS CRIATURAS, ALGUNA VEZ HABITO EL AREA DE SALEM. A long time ago huge beasts wandered the land on which Salem is built. In 1995 that theory was proven correct by the discovery of the remains of two tusks and a jaw bone on the southeast Salem farm of Tip and Mary Ann Hennessey. The remains were discovered by surprised workmen who were digging a trench for a gas company pipeline. Later, a paleontologist identified the samples as being from a Woolly Mammoth. Buried about eight feet deep the prehistoric tusks were estimated to be about ten to fifteen thousand years old. There were indications that a lake existed in the area at that time. Perhaps the animal was drinking from this lake at the time of its death. It probably died of natural causes. The remains of Woolly Mammoths and other prehistoric animals have been found at various spots in the Willamette Valley. The valley is considered to be fertile ground for the preservation of bones and fossils. A few miles north of Salem the remains of an entire herd of elephant-like creatures have been uncovered.

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