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Vote for me! A re-election editorial: In Rethinking Reports, page 1.4; A research assignment in which students write an editorial for or against the re-election of a selected president.; By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.

Creating your own rock art: In Intrigue of the Past, page 5.4; Students will use regional rock art symbols or their own symbols to cooperatively create a rock art panel. They will also use a replica of a vandalized rock art panel to examine their feelings about rock art vandalism and discuss ways to protect rock art and other archaeological sites.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

Petroglyphs on Newspaper Rock near Monticello, Utah: A detail of Newspaper Rock at Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument near Monticello, Utah. The petroglyphs depict a man riding a horse and aiming a bow at a bull, as well as other human figures, animals, and plants. Newspaper Rock is one of the largest and...; Format: image/photograph

View from the Dead Horse Point Overlook: The vista from the Dead Horse Point Overlook. Dead Horse Point, located just north of the Island in the Sky region of the newer Canyonlands National Park, is a promontory, a large mass of land overlooking a lower area of land or water. They are formed when...; Format: image/photograph

A cottonwood tree in Capitol Gorge, Utah: A cottonwood tree in Capitol Gorge. Capitol Reef National Park encompasses over 75 miles of the 100 mile long Waterpocket Fold. Waterpocket Fold is a steep rift in the landscape known as a monocline, a fold in the Earth's crust usually resulting from an underlying...; Format: image/photograph

Holes eroded in a rock wall, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: Holes eroded in a rock wall, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. They give it the appearance of Swiss cheese. The holes are filled with smaller rocks. Capitol Reef National Park encompasses over 75 miles of the 100 mile long Waterpocket Fold. Waterpocket Fold...; Format: image/photograph

Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: This is Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. It is a natural arch in a canyon above the Fremont River gorge. Through the arch, a steep cliff of red sandstone is visible as well as the canyon bottom, which is dotted with shrubs and trees. In...; Format: image/photograph

House from 1882 in Capitol Reef National Park: This is a house in Capitol Reef National Park that was built in 1882. Despite its tiny proportions, it was originally meant to house a family of twelve. The house is built from blocks of red sandstone. It has a wooden door, a shuttered window, and a squat...; Format: image/photograph

A stream in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: This is a stream in a valley in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. The stream flows between two tall, pink sandstone cliffs. On either side of the stream, there are narrow rows of lush vegetation. Capitol Reef National Park encompasses over 75 miles of the...; Format: image/photograph

Deer in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: Seven deer graze in a valley in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Pickings are slim, though, as grass grows only in sparse tufts across the arid, sandy floor of the gully.; Format: image/photograph

Landscape Arch: This photograph was taken looking out at the vast arid land in the distance through one of the sandstone arches in Arches National Park in Utah. Created by erosion over millions of years, the arch high stands above the surrounding desert. In the foreground,...; Format: image/photograph

A dead tree under an arch in Arches National Park: The harsh environment of Arches National Park takes its toll on the trees and other plants that can be found there. Many plant species have adapted to the rocky soil. This photograph shows a dead tree under one of the sandstone arches in the Park.; Format: image/photograph

Wolfe Ranch in Arches National Park: In 1898, Civil War veteran, John Wesley Wolfe, built a homestead and lived there for over a decade hoping to make his fortune. Wolfe Ranch still stands in what is now Arches National Park. This photograph shows the remains of his cabin, an out building, and...; Format: image/photograph

A dead tree at Arches National Park: The blackened twisted remains of a tree in this photograph may be attributed to a lightning strike. It is a stark silhouette against the blue sky.; Format: image/photograph

Delicate Arch: Delicate Arch is said to be the “best known arch in the world.” In this photograph, it can be seen high atop a sheer cliff face. At the bottom of the cliff is red sandstone rubble.; Format: image/photograph

Delicate Arch: Formed of sandstone, Delicate Arch is the most recognized landmark in Arches National Park. In this photograph, the red sandstone terrain is barren and inhospitable. People standing beneath the arch can barely be seen. There are also people standing along...; Format: image/photograph

Delicate Arch: This photograph of Delicate Arch almost looks surreal with the hostile environment of the red sandstone contrasting against the azure colored sky.; Format: image/photograph

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah: The famous Delicate Arch stands in silhouette against the sky. Snow-capped mountains can be seen in the distance. Wind erosion has worn down the sandstone to form the arch.; Format: image/photograph

Double O Arch at Arches National Park: Looking through the Double O Arch, you can see the nearby strangely shaped landforms made of red sandstone that has been eroded over millions of years.; Format: image/photograph

Double Arch: With their back to the camera, a person can be seen walking up to the Double Arch land formation in Arches National Park. The arch towering above is sculpted against the clear blue sky.; Format: image/photograph

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