Teton Valley Community School’s students designed and wrote this fun, fact-filled, and interactive tour as part of an in-depth historical and geological study of this valley. To prepare, students posed the question: “How can we, as historians and geologists, use technology to teach visitors about our valley?”
The students dive into the rich geological and cultural history of their home, exploring how Teton Valley was created by violent volcanic activity and powerful glacier movement, leaving the region dotted with geological artifacts including glacial erratics – large boulders left behind by melting glaciers – and canyons. Their stories tell how shells, skeletons, and bones reveal imprints of ancient trees and animals in the form of fossils found throughout the valley. A closer look into the valley’s early inhabitants shows it was once home to Native Americans, mountain men, ranchers, and even outlaws.
Teton Valley Community School is a project-based, independent school with a mission to educate the whole child by integrating academic excellence and character development with a community focus.
Thanks to Beth McIntosh for providing music to accompany the wonderful stories along this route.
Location: Idaho
Travel Type: Driving
Tour Duration: 45 minutes
Language:
