This is our group, Day 1 here in Sedona - Oak Creek, with Cathedral Rocks in the background. We are beginning to bond over food and drink and GPS units.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 4:47PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi Ted - Glad you made it ! We look forwards to the field reports, pictures and descriptions ... And a picture of you with the Alumni award you should be getting tonight!
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 4:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
A BIG WELCOME to the teachers attending our first summer training workshop of this year - and our first in beautiful Sedona. You will be using this room to post your final field reports and other messages - know that you have rapt armchair travelers wishing they could be with you and post some great feild reports to share your discoveries!
TRICE: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 7:47PM PST (-0800 GMT)
We gathered together in Brady Hall to meet and socialize. We are 9 teachers who have come together from CA, NM, and AZ. We are together to learn new skills and motivate each other in the interest of education children. This photo is who came to be at Vally Verde School.
TRICE: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:07PM PST (-0800 GMT)
WOW!! This is an alumni award that I received from Camp Internet...ain't I just tooooo special?
Mr. Demangate, Camp Trainer: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello. We are here at Verde Valley in Oak Creek, near Sedona, Arizona. We are a group of teachers from California, New Mexico, and Arizona who are learning about Camp Internet and about building a distance learning community. --------------------- We will be exploring the natural wonders of this Sedona environment that surrounds us. button ---------------
We will report about it on the Internet over the next few days.
Ms. Halle Solana Vista School: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:33PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi, I teach in Solana Vista School in Solana Beach.
http//www.sbsd.k12.ca.us
I have a third grade class and I hope to use Camp Internet to motivate my students and to differentiate the curriculum. I am active in our school garden but also teach local history. I can see the GPS having a fantastic application as we explore our town. Camp Internet will now have a third grade class as well as a second grade class.
---------------------I simply can't believe the beauty of this place. It is a privilege to be here. ------------- Verde Valley School is way cool.
Mrs. Wolf, Solana Vista School: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:33PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am the computer teacher at Solana Vista School in Solana Beach School District. My students (K-3) enjoy the internet on a regular basis and we have already done internet scavenger hunts on different topics. I just arrived Verde Valley School in Sedona Arizona today to this camp internet class and am excited to learn more that I can do with kids and the internet. Arriving Sedona today has been an adventure as this whole camp internet experience is and will continue to be. I am now getting a better picture of what I might do with all this knowledge. I especially like the idea of getting outside and experiencing nature and then logging what I have seen onto the computer to share with others. I hope to do some of this with my students in the future.
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Ms. Lakies, Zuni: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:34PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! There's a first time for everything and tonight I'm learning to be more comfortable with using virtual education. I'm still trying to determine how to integrate but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon............I'm a middle school math/science educator at Zuni Middle School who enjoys trying different appoarches to learning.button
Ms. Halle Solana Vista School: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:35PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:37PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi I'm Nancy Hill! All the way from New Mexico! I am so excited about being in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. I am so eager to implement this cool program with my 5th grade students this upcoming year. If you would like to chat or learn more about New Mexico just contact me at bobcat.net
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Ms Begay, RRCS: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ya'at'eeh (Greetings), I'm Ms Begay from Rough Rock Community School.
I work with K-5th grades at the Elem. sch. computer lab.
The students like surfing the web, Powerpoint, Digital Imageing, and working on their Typing Tutor program.
I'm looking forward to exploring our part of the Community (Rough Rock)
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Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:44PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome Welcome everyone to Camp Internet's online resources - so great to ehar from you all! There are a few people due in from Havasupai - let's see if they make it for tomorrow morning's session? YOU will be the trail guides introducing us all to Sedona this week - hope you have fun!
Mrs Simpson, MVS: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:44PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am a fifth grade teacher at Mohawk Valley School in Roll, Arizona. I know that my students will love using Camp Internet to study science and social studies.There are teachers here from Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Mrs. Durham Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Greetings from Camp Internet in Verde Valley, AZ. I am the Kindergarten/First grade teacher at Havasupai Elementary School in Supai, AZ. Suapi is locatated in the Grand Canyon and is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
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Our students are looking forward to exploring the internet using Camp Internet.
Mr. Demangate, Camp Trainer: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is our group, Day 1 here in Sedona - Oak Creek, with Cathedral Rocks in the background. We are beginning to bond over food and drink and GPS units.
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Timothy Tyndall - Director - Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:51PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good Evening everyone! Welcome to the Camp Internet Teacher chatroom. I look forward to meeting with you many times during the next year to explore and learn about all that is Camp Internet.
Timothy Tyndall - Director - Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:55PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Be sure to take some time to explore the Teachers Web located at: button
- that web site is added to all the time with new tools and resources for you to use. Software for GIS mapping, great instructions for getting classroom projects going and much more is always available for review at your Teachers Web site.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:55PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Thanks for the photo ... how were the temperatures today? I hear they have a special reception dessert planned for you all tonight ... I see from the recent posting that Havasupai is there - great !
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Timothy Tyndall - Director - Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jun 26, 8:57PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ms Begay - let your students who are interested in digital imaging that we are going to have a special elective in Camp this year studying Digital Video production. Should be an exciting special study area.
Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:51AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are posting our first impressions of Sedona and Camp Internet. Following are First Impression collaborative reports by teachers.
Nancy Hill: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi out there! Were here in beautiful Sedona, Arizona or should I say the little village near Sedona. It is just beautiful out here! Ive never been to Arizona, but now I am planning my next years vacation to come to this very spot on our way through to California. The hills are just beautiful and red! The rock formations are spectacular and for anyone who is interested in hiking, this an awesome place to hike. Some of our group did a hike this very morning at 5:00 A.M. We saw some cool things like a deer just waking up in the tall grass near a creek we hiked to. There were huge fish down in the creek as well as a cute rabbit. It seemed like one of the most peaceful places that I have ever been. If youve never been to Sedona, you need to make it a point to stop through on your way to sunny New Mexico where I live!
Lori, Jane, and Debra: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Part 1
Camp Experience to date:
Arrived Sedona approx. 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, full of anticipation of what the Camp Internet experience was going to be like. Got out of the car (it was hot!) and found out where our rooms would be. Next, we found the Camp Internet People and enjoyed some appetizers and relaxation in Brady Hall. From then on I had the feeling that I was definitely at camp. This place kind of reminds me of a camp my kids have gone to with a summer program and now I get my turn! Camp food has been good, and so has the hike. The computers are working great and we are learning how we can communicate with people from various places.
Karen, Francine, Isa: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are at Camp Internet at Verde Valley School near Sedona, Arizona. The school is in a beautiful setting of red rocks and forest. The school was started in 1949 as a place where students from many cultures could come to study the arts and the environment. The architecture is Spanish adobe. The buildings are white with natural beams, large windows to take in the beautiful views, and huge stone fireplaces. The cook has provided us with delicious food. For instance, last night we had fish tacos and salsa that was very hot! Wonderful!
This morning at 5:00 am, six of us went on a hike to Red Rock State Park. The views were spectacular. The earth is a true terracotta color that stains your socks and shoelaces. It will be a souvenir of an early morning adventure that took us to a creek, teeming with wildlife. We even woke a sleeping deer in the clearing. We are using our GPS systems to orient ourselves and find our way home. Tonight another hike is planned-for the evening cool.
We are learning how to work with the Camp Internet website. Last night we learned how interact with others using the chat room. This morning we are entering another chat as a group. Later on today we will learn how to dig into the vast amount of information available to us from Camp Internet.
Ted Rice-Vanb Buren School: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good Morningthis the 27th day of June.at 5:00 AM this morning we went for a hike out into the Red Rock State Park. It was really beautiful and the exercise was great.and so was breakfast..
Lori, Jane, and Debra: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:55AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Hike:
Six of us met at 5 am at the courtyard. It was still dark and the moon was still out. We had to use our GPS to navigate our way to Red Rock State Park where Oak Creek Runs through. On the way there, we found tracks of different animals (rabbits, deer, horses) and some bike trails and people tracks too. We saw 2 beautiful homes built on the red rock and some hot air balloons far to the north. When we arrived the bridge, we saw the deers ears in the marsh and we woke it up! We noticed that the deer was limping! We also saw big fish swimming and a rabbit too. There were a lot of different kinds of birds too. We noticed while we were walking that we would hit warm pockets and cold pockets of air as we went up and down hills. The only bad experience about the hike is that Jane slipped and skinned her shin enough to need to be cleaned and bandaged. We used the GPS to find our way back.
jdurham hes: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am a man of very few words, hope this is helpful for my class , have a great day.
jdurham hes: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am a man of very few words, hope this is helpful for my class , have a great day.
Lori, Jane, and Debra: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Lab
Our initial experience in this computer lab occurred near dusk. The north side of the lab is mainly window so the sunset was incredible. Inside the computer lab room was hanging a papoose cradle that was hanging upside down. Now, Jane, being Navajo, immediately noticed this and strongly recommended that the cradle be hung in the correct position. Now, the papoose cradle perfectly accents the varied artwork, the large, large stone hearth, and the entire southwest dcor of our computer lab (which is also the schools library). A picture of this area is on todays agenda.
Karen, Havasupai: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are at Camp Internet at Verde Valley School near Sedona, Arizona. The school is in a beautiful setting of red rocks and forest. The school was started in 1949 as a place where students from many cultures could come to study the arts and the environment. The architecture is Spanish adobe. The buildings are white with natural beams, large windows to take in the beautiful views, and huge stone fireplaces. The cook has provided us with delicious food. For instance, last night we had fish tacos and salsa that was very hot! Wonderful!
Karen, Havasupai: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 9:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This morning at 5:00 am, six of us went on a hike to Red Rock State Park. The views were spectacular. The earth is a true terracotta color that stains your socks and shoelaces. It will be a souvenir of an early morning adventure that took us to a creek, teeming with wildlife. We even woke a sleeping deer in the clearing. We are using our GPS systems to orient ourselves and find our way home. Tonight another hike is planned-for the evening cool.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 11:11AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good Morning Camers - great to se you posting with images already! Today we will do a morning Chat with Camp's Directors in button if you can join us before noon. This is a chance to ask any questions you might have about Camp Internet's tools, ways to implement in your class, and project goals.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 11:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I just talked ot the ranger station and think you may be aware, but in case not, TODAY the 27th is the only day you are allowed to walk into Red Rock Park - tomorrow for our regular field time you will need to drive around to the visitor center. They may have signs up, but thought I should pass the word along. They are closing trail access from Verde Valley School Raod effective 8am on the 28th.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 11:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
NOTE for FRIDAY FIELD TRIP: An alternative field trip site - if you all feel you have seen enough of Red Rock, for tomorrow, is Montezuma's Castle National Monument about the same distance driving south. They know you may be coming, so decide what you want for Friday 9a-1pm. If you choose Montezuma, the likely time for a ranger tour is 11am according to their regional coord Sherie Wood (but tour is not guaranteed) and there is a good interpretive trail and actual ruins to see. Up to Carl and you all to decide!
Francine - MVS: . . . . Thu, Jun 27, 11:31AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Answer to Question #5: The kiva was located away from the other buildings in the town and surrounded by open space to set it off from the other buildings.
F Simpson - Mohawk Valley School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
A Little History - The people who lived in Walnut Canyon were the Sinagua. Sinagua is the Spanish word for without water. These people lived in the canyon more than 800 years ago. They hunted for small game, gathered the native plants and farmed on the canyon rim. What is amazing was their ability to farm without a ready source of water. Instead, they had to carry water to their plants from a distance. The Sinagua lived in the surrounding cliffs of weathered limestone. The cliffs have natural recesses, which the Sinagua used for their dwellings.
F Simpson - Mohawk Valley School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:41AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Our Hike - We started about 9:00 a.m. from Verde Valley School and traveled about 30 miles to Walnut Canyon. Walnut Canyon is a National Monument in Arizona.
A forest ranger gave us a short, informative lecture about the history of the canyon and its ancient inhabitants
F Simpson - Mohawk Valley School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
As we were standing at the overlook viewing point, we saw three elk one with majestic antlers strolling along the canyon floor.
F Simpson - Mohawk Valley School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The coordinates for Walnut Canyon are N 35.17230, W 111.50787, Elevation is 6,733 feet.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:50AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey kids! See what your teachers are learning in school this summer.
We are going to school at the Verde Valley School in Sedona, Arizona.
We are taking a Camp Internet class.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:51AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are learning how to use the computer and the Internet.
We take a field trip each day. We type a story about what we saw on the computer. We then post it on the Camp Internet site. You can read our stories when you go online.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:51AM PST (-0800 GMT)
One morning we took a walk at 5:00 a.m. We saw a deer in the grass by the river.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Last night we saw a hummingbird. It was eating its dinner. Its wings can move so fast that you cant see them. Hummingbirds can stop in the air like a helicopter.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We took a trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona.
North 35.17164 West 111.50842 Elevation 6733
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We hiked down into the canyon. We saw where Indians used to live 800 years ago. They built their homes in caves on the sides of the mountains.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The walls were made of mud and rocks.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Do you see the holes in the wall? The big hole is where fresh air came in. The smoke from the fire inside the room went out the little hole at top.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 9:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Indians grew corn, beans and squash on top of the mountain. They picked grapes, berries and nuts. They hunted rabbits, squirrels, deer and bighorn sheep.
Your class can take a field trip, too. Just take a little walk around your town. Write down what you saw. Share it on the Internet for other students to read.
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Field Report
June 28, 2002,
Sedona Arizona
Today, I went on a field trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument. I had a wonderful time and learned so much about the Native Americans of the Southwest. The tribe that once lived in this area is called the Sinagua. We took a great hike to see the ruins of this once flourishing culture. The terrain seems completely inhospitable. The GPS coordinates for Walnut Canyon are N 35.17164 W111.50842. The canyon is filled with limestone ledges and the drop to the canyon floor is over 500ft. You begin the hike at the rim (altitude 7000 feet), loop around to view 25 pit dwellings, then climb 240 steps back up to the visitorfs center. My field trip was enjoyable not only because of the spectacular scenery, but also because of the lightheartedness of our group. We had a tremendous amount of fun and shared much from our experiences. The chef of Verde Valley School prepared a fabulous picnic. To commemorate our Camp Internet experience wefve taken lots of digital pictures.
The Sinagua Culture
The Sinagua Indians are also called the Western Anasazi. They received their name from the Spaniards. Sin Agua in Spanish means without water. They lived in an area between Phoenix and Flagstaff Arizona about 700 years ago. Several hundred people called Walnut Canyon their home for about 100 years. They disappeared by 1400 A.D. for reasons that are still unclear.
Dwelling
The Sinagua lived in a dwelling called a cliff dwelling. It is believed that the women built these dwellings. They usually faced east and south to take advantage of the warmth of the sun. The women used the shallow caves in the cliffs and built a wall to enclose the space. This method took much less time than other dwellings because they only had to make one wall. A special feature of this home is the small t-shaped doorway. The narrow bottom allowed fresh air in while a hole over the doorway helped the smoke to escape.
Food
The Sinagua were used dry farming techniques to grow corn, beans and squash. They planted mostly on the canyon rims. Their plants needed very little water-these specially adapted plants are called drought resistant. Water was conserved by making small dams where water trickled down to the canyon. Where the water gathered, they also found they could collect soil, which was as important as the water. These people followed the seasons year after year. In the winter, water was abundant. This was a time to store as much water as possible. From March to June, when little rain fell, the Sinagua were busy planting and gathering. They needed the native plants of the region as much as their crops to survive. Hunting was difficult, but the Sinagua caught deer and other small animals.
History
The Sinagua lived for a short time in the area, only about 100 years. The Hopi tell stories about their ancestors who joined them. Itfs possible that the climate changed and the Sinagua joined their neighbors, the Hopi, on the mesas. Archeologists have used bits and pieces to tell the story of the Sinagua. There are few examples of Sinagua pottery-but they most likely made useful containers from baked clay for water and corn.
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Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:05AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey kids! See what your teachers are learning in school this summer.
We are going to school at the Verde Valley School in Sedona, Arizona.
We are taking a Camp Internet class.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are learning how to use the computer and the Internet.
We take a field trip each day. We type a story about what we saw on the computer. We then post it on the Camp Internet site. You can read our stories when you go online.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
One morning we took a walk at 5:00 a.m. We saw a deer in the grass by the river.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Last night we saw a hummingbird. It was eating its dinner. Its wings can move so fast that you cant see them. Hummingbirds can stop in the air like a helicopter.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We took a trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona.
North 35.17164 West 111.50842 Elevation 6733
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We hiked down into the canyon. We saw where Indians used to live 800 years ago. They built their homes in caves on the sides of the mountains.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:08AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The walls were made of mud and rocks.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:08AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Do you see the holes in the wall? The big hole is where fresh air came in. The smoke from the fire inside the room went out the little hole at top.
Mr. & Mrs. D Havasupai Elementary School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:09AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Indians grew corn, beans and squash on top of the mountain. They picked grapes, berries and nuts. They hunted rabbits, squirrels, deer and bighorn sheep.
Your class can take a field trip, too. Just take a little walk around your town. Write down what you saw. Share it on the Internet for other students to read.
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
CAMP INTERNET,
SEDONA, ARIZONA,
June 28, 2002
Wow! It has been a wonderful experience for me to see some absolutely beautiful sights! Today we went to Walnut Canyon, which is located East of Flafstaff, Arizona. I have never been in a canyon with Indian dwellings and I was just amazed with how the Indians used to live at that time. For instance, we saw what looked like a room; Carl told me it was used as storage for their corn crops. It had black marks in it, which was from a fire that they would use to burn out all the bugs in order to, store their new crops for the season.
Walnut Canyon Lookout Point Elevation: 6698ft. North:35.17157 West: 111.50844
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We also learned that a Yucca Plant had many uses for the Sinagua. For instance, the fibers from the Yucca Plant were used to thread together for sandals, ropes, and other things that were needed. The root of this plant is very dangerous and cannot be eaten, but it was used as soap! The plant also has three parts that can be eaten. New Mexico has many Yucca plants all around the state, but I never knew that it had so many uses! I hope this is helpful for some of you that know what a Yucca plant looks like. There were also a few other plants and trees that were essential to the Sinagua. For instance, the prickly pear cactus has edible pads-spines removed-and sweet, juicy fruit. Also, there are pinyon pines located in this canyon, which provide firewood, timber, black sap for dye and adhesives, and nutritious nuts.
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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This Yucca plant picture was taken at White Sands in New Mexico.
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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A prickly Pear Cactus found in northern Arizona.
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is our wonderful outing in Oak Creek. We are just cooling off! A gentleman used Oak Creek by the name of Mr. Armijo to irrigate his crops long ago. We ventured onto a bridge over Oak Creek which was connected to the ditch Mr. Armijo had dug for his crops.
Elevation: 3352ft. North: 34.80989 West: 111.82502
Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I just want to say that this Camp Internet Trip to Arizona was absolutely wonderful!!!!! I cant wait until I go to another camp elsewhere! If youre ever bored come and visit New Mexico!
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Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!): . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Nancy Hill Hagerman, New Mexico (Go Bobcats!)
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report-Friday June 28, 2002 ........ This day began with another beautiful sunrise. We had a great breakfast, packed the lunches and water in the trunk of the car, and headed out for a short 35-mile drive to Walnut Creek Canyon, on the other side of Flagstaff, AZ...............
We paid the fees that are required to go into the park and tour/hike and parked the car. We began the hike by listening to the rangers talking tour about the area, the Indians and the canyon below. This would be the beginning mark, using the GIS that we all had with us. This position mark would help us know the point of our start and help us to get back, should we become lost. ........ (N35.17230-W111.50787-Elevation 6,733 ft) ......... The Sinagua Indians were cliff dwellers and had lived in the canyon for many years, but down inside the walls of the canyon. They are descendants of the Hopi Indians.
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Sinagua lived in homes that were built into the cliffs of the canyon. As I looked at this dwelling, it made me wonder, is their home any different than ours? Are there similarities and differences that we can list and talk about? As we continued down into the canyon, so many things just seem to pop out at us. It is hard to see it all.
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We noticed a family of ELK walking along the bottom of the canyon. Awesome.
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The dwellings that we were able to walk into and look at were somewhat mystical and yet my minds mental movie showed me just what it might have looked liked when occupied. The Indians were very smart and used a lot of common sense in their life styles.
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
As I reached the steps to begin my ascending back to the top, I am out of breath but I realize that if I stop I may not want to start out again, so I continue to the top. As I reach the patio of the visitors center, I notice a garden has been planted. It looks a little different from my own garden. I wonder why? Is there anything different about a garden you might have?
Ted Rice-Van Buren School-Indio,CA: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wowwhat a trip this has beenit amazes me to think that my lifestyle is so easy, compared to the life of the Native Americans Indians and Pioneers. Are there conveniences that I could do without if I had to? HammI wonder.
Mrs. Wolf: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report
Walnut Canyon Cliff Dwellings
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June 28, 2002
Mrs. Wolf: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We left Verde Valley School at approximately 9:30 in the morning and drove just past Flagstaff off of I-40 where the Cliff Dwellings are. What an amazing place! These dwellings which are sheltered caves on the cliff face were the home to the Singagua people more than 800 years ago. The name Singagua means in Spanish, without water and their name is a tribute to them as they were able to survive in a such dry region. In our talk with the Ranger at the lookout before we made the desend down, we learned that these people would hike 8 miles out of the canyon to get water in their baskets several times a week. Looking from the lookout and imagining where they had to go made me feel somewhat exhausted and extremely hot!
Mrs. Wolf: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Looking down the canyon at the rock formations was amazing. After the talk with the ranger, we began the trek down into the canyon to cliff dwelling homes. It was quite a steep walk down 185 feet (240 stairs) We took our time, stopping for pictures, shade, and to identify plants. We saw plenty of pricklypear cactus, yucca, and pinyon pine trees which all provided food for the ancient people who lived there. We also saw a three sisters garden (beans, squash and corn) at the beginning of our decent down.
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Mrs. Wolf: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Next, we got down to where we could actually go into some of the dwellings. We walked the loop around and took our time as we enjoyed going into the ones that we could.
These buttons will show you some of what we saw and did. The Sinagua lived in these dwellings for more than 100 years but had to depart for reasons that we dont realy know. In 1915 Walnut Canyon became a National Monument. I highly recommend if one is traveling on 1nterstate 40 to stop there and see these. Being able to imagine this canyon alive with people living there is amazing.
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:29AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Walnut Canyon .This canyon is an area that at one time housed the Sinaqua Indians. While they not longer exist, their descendants are part of the Hopi tribe. Several hundred people lived in about 100 homes in this Walnut Canyon village. The cliff dwellings were their homes and storage areas. Our group descended about 800 ft. into the canyon and walked around a loop that the forest service created. The trip down was an easy walk but going up was slower especially for those of us who are still getting our bodies in shape.
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:30AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Indians use all the areas natural resources, such as yucca seeds, pinyon nuts, big horn sheep, deer, elk, and Arizona black walnut. For example, the wax currant berries were used as food and as a medicine for stomach aches while the hardwood branches were shaved for arrowheads, digging tools and house tools.
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:32AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The T- shaped entry to the cliff dwellers homes were very fascinating to me. As shown is the picture, the opening was small, minimizing heat/cold air loss. A second function of the opening was to vent the home. To eliminate smoke build-up created by the cooking fire, the entrances T-shape was upside down creating a lower intake valve for cool air entry. At the top of the home, directly above the entry, a small, u-shaped hole was carved out of the 2-foot wall, creating an exit for the warm, Smokey air. Thus, this engineering design is a forerunner to the modern ventilation system.
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The ruins demonstrate that the Sinaqua Indians were inventive, industrious, and conservative environmentalists. Unfortunately, because they were not an aggressive people, their properties were absorbed by another stronger, probably more violent tribe of people, the people scattered and incorporated into other tribes, and their culture eliminated. What does this tell us about lifes cycle and the human nature? What can we learn from this culture that increases our survival chances? And finally, what can I do to inventively, industriously, and conservatively improve this culture?
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:36AM PST (-0800 GMT)
When we returned to our home base, we checked our GPS coordinates. The coordinates for Walnut Canyon are N35.17230, W111.50787, with an elevation of 6733 feet. Organizing the data can be a bit challenging. The group concept makes this technical portion of the dig less frustrating and more fun.
Overall, a great adventure! Time to go home!
Ms Debra, Zuni Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 10:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The website for WALNUT CANYON is button .
Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 11:01AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We close this wonderful, best-ever Teacher Training seminar at Verde Valley, AZ and Sedona, AZ with a display of Rock Art painted by our fun participants.
Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Sat, Jun 29, 11:04AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Great Work Campers! Please log into your campinternet.net email accounts for a group message - and be sure to visit the INTERNET DIG workshop too and post a few test questions for your students as you develop a Dig over the summer months button Great pictures, interesting reports, and special rock art !