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On a guided tour of Shenandoah Caverns, groups will trek one mile on crushed gravel pathways through seventeen rooms, each one more spectacular than the next. After your caverns tour, be sure to check out the other attractions--The Yellow Barn, American Celebration on Parade, and Main Street of Yesteryear.

supports classroom learning in:
Science, Social Studies.

topics covered:
Natural History, Geology, Hiking.

contact info
Phone: 540-477-3115
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 15 min. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Available for purchase, Picnic area available, Indoor and outdoor seating, Food. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

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Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns has been thrilling visitors for over 90 years and is the only Virginia cavern with elevator service, making it one of the easiest caverns to tour. Inside the caverns, visitors will discover a world of breathtaking natural wonders, incredible geology and extraordinary crystalline formations waiting to be admired and photographed.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

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Scouts

On a guided tour of Shenandoah Caverns, groups will trek one mile on crushed gravel pathways through seventeen rooms, each one more spectacular than the next. After your caverns tour, be sure to check out the other attractions--The Yellow Barn, American Celebration on Parade, and Main Street of Yesteryear.

supports scout badges in:
Science, Social Studies.

topics covered:
Natural History, Geology, Hiking.

contact info
Phone: 540-477-3115
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 15 min. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Available for purchase, Picnic area available, Indoor and outdoor seating, Food. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns has been thrilling visitors for over 90 years and is the only Virginia cavern with elevator service, making it one of the easiest caverns to tour. Inside the caverns, visitors will discover a world of breathtaking natural wonders, incredible geology and extraordinary crystalline formations waiting to be admired and photographed.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

On a guided tour of Shenandoah Caverns, groups will trek one mile on crushed gravel pathways through seventeen rooms, each one more spectacular than the next. After your caverns tour, be sure to check out the other attractions--The Yellow Barn, American Celebration on Parade, and Main Street of Yesteryear.

topics covered:
Natural History, Geology, Hiking.

contact info
Phone: 540-477-3115
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 15 min. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Available for purchase, Picnic area available, Indoor and outdoor seating, Food. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns has been thrilling visitors for over 90 years and is the only Virginia cavern with elevator service, making it one of the easiest caverns to tour. Inside the caverns, visitors will discover a world of breathtaking natural wonders, incredible geology and extraordinary crystalline formations waiting to be admired and photographed.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

On a guided tour of Shenandoah Caverns, groups will trek one mile on crushed gravel pathways through seventeen rooms, each one more spectacular than the next. After your caverns tour, be sure to check out the other attractions--The Yellow Barn, American Celebration on Parade, and Main Street of Yesteryear.

supports classroom learning in:
Science, Social Studies.

topics covered:
Natural History, Geology, Hiking.

contact info
Phone: 540-477-3115
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 15 min. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Available for purchase, Picnic area available, Indoor and outdoor seating, Food. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns has been thrilling visitors for over 90 years and is the only Virginia cavern with elevator service, making it one of the easiest caverns to tour. Inside the caverns, visitors will discover a world of breathtaking natural wonders, incredible geology and extraordinary crystalline formations waiting to be admired and photographed.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>