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Join our Adventure and Explore the Appalachian Mountains in the East and the Rocky Mountains in the West.

A Webquest for 5th/6th Grade Social Studies Students
Designed by Deb August

Explore, observe and discover the history, climate, geology, folklore, animals and music of the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains.

These two glorious mountain ranges have many stories to share.  The Appalachians in the East were the first gateway to Westward Expansion.  Daniel Boone crossed them in the 18th century.  The Rocky Mountains in the west cover more than 3000 miles and tell of a life long ago and many famous explorers.

Each mountain range has it's own personality.  Your adventure will be to enter one of these two magnificent mountain ranges and bring the mountain culture and history to life.  Click here to start your adventure!