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Powell Expedition: Explorer Activities

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Paper Powell: John Wesley Powell was a Civil War veteran, explorer, scientist, and teacher, and the second director of the USGS. Download your own Paper Powell at:https://usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/youth-education-science/paper-powell and take him on an adventure with you. We'd love to see where he goes, so feel free to tag us (@usgs_yes and #paperpowell) if you share your photos on Twitter or Instagram.

Find-A-Feature: Science is everywhere. What can you find near you that reminds you of a scientific feature?

Colorado River Basin Bird Dot to Dot: What is a Southwestern Willow Flycatcher? Have you ever heard of this animal? Make a guess of what kind of animal it may be, then connect the dots. This item is being updated and is not currently available. 

Colorado River Basin Fish Dot to Dot: What is a Humpback Chub? Have you ever heard of this animal? Make a guess of what kind of animal it may be, then connect the dots. This item is being updated and is not currently available.  

Grand Canyon Coloring Sheet: What do you notice about the rocks in Grand Canyon? What rock types are there? How old are the different layers compared to each other? This item is being updated and is not currently available. 

Powell Word Search: Have fun with John Wesley Powell and learn about some of the things he did on his adventures with this word search. This item is being updated and is not currently available. 

Young John Wesley Powell Coloring Book: Color along and find out what it takes to become a scientific explorer. This item is being updated and is not currently available.