Gold In Colorado

Just the mention of that word whets the appetite for riches, adventure, and the excitement of discovery. Men have been giving up the comforts of home to search for gold since before recorded history. They have climbed over vast and imposing mountain ranges, suffered the biting blasts of the arctic, fought through disease infested jungles, and wandered across parched and lonely deserts all for gold, the most beautiful and most desired of all metals.

Gold has been treasured since prehistoric times. Gold artifacts are found in some of the earliest archaeological sites. The earliest known geological map is Egyptian, and it dates from about 3,300 years ago. The map depicts "mountains of gold" and shows areas where gold was recovered and where miners lived. No one is sure of the exact location of this ancient mine; however, it may be in the Red Sea hills near the present day Suez Canal.

47 mins. | IV218D $32.95 DVD

Level: Grades 6-12

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Denver's Geologic Setting

The program explores the various geologic and physiographic areas in around the Denver area. Gives the student an overview of the geologic forces which shaped the region, fossil life that is particular to the area, and the rocks and mineral resources of the Denver area. Video Highlights: Golden, Downtown Denver (Broadway Terrace), Rocky Mountain National Park, Green Mountain, for instances of the various formations in the Denver area including Lyons, Morrison, Benton, and Fountain; Central City, Red Rocks, aerial footage of Denver area and much more.

25 mins. | IVDGSD $32.95 DVD

25 mins. | IVDGSV $29.95 VHS

The Work of the Wind, A Visit to Colorado's Sand Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes, almost 700 feet high in central Colorado, is the site for this earth science program. The student will learn how a dune is formed, the various kinds of dunes (barchan, transverse and longitudinal) as well as the origin of these sand dunes near the Sangre de Christo range.

16 mins. | IV116D $32.95 DVD

16 mins. | IV116V $29.95 VHS

Colorado Geology Series

The Colorado Geology Series is a compilation of the three programs: Prairie, Peak & Plateau: The Complete Geology of Colorado (IVPPP01D), Denver's Geologic Setting (IVDGSD ) and The Work of the Wind, A Visit to Colorado's Sand Dunes (IV116D) bundled together for classroom teachers throughout Colorado. Save money and buy these three titles for only $69.95 (single copy price, volume & school discounts available)

89 mins. | IVCGS01D $69.95 DVD Only

Rivers of Stone:
A Visit to Colorado National Monument

This DVD was filmed in western Colorado. It examines the various rock formations and their origin, the work of running water, wind and temperature in carving out the huge canyons.

30 mins. | IV108D $32.95 DVD

30 mins. | IV108V $29.95 VHS

The Geology of the Great Sand Dunes, Colorado

Located near Alamosa, Colorado, The Great Sand Dunes are among the most impressive sand fields anywhere in the world. These massive, 700 high fields of sand get trapped between mountain ranges in Colorado. How did this happen? Where did the sand come from? Is the process still happening? What are the forces working on the sand which allows this to take place? These are some of the questions answered in this video which looks at the process of wind erosion and transportation. Super photography, aerials, excellent illustrations and computer animation help make the formation dunes very understandable.

18 mins. | IVGGSD94D $32.95 DVD

18 mins. | IVGGSD94V $29.95 VHS

The Geologic History of Colorado

Investigate the geological history of Colorado and explore ancient life and landscapes from the Paleozoic Era including the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Mississippian, Pennsylvanian and Permian Periods. The program also shows how Colorado looked during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras.

50 mins. | IVPPP02D $32.95 DVD

50 mins. | IVPPP02V $29.95 VHS

Living Waters of the Colorado

Starts the viewer in Colorado - San Juan Mountains and travels down the Colorado River. An overview of the Colorado River Storage Project in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

22 mins. | BOR-7D $32.95 DVD

22 mins. | BOR-7V $29.95 VHS

The Colorado

Follows the Colorado River, featuring stunning aerial photography highlighting geologic features and scenes along the river. Narrated by Charleston Heston.

21 mins. | BOR-3D $32.95 DVD

21 mins. | BOR-3V $29.95 VHS

Prairie, Peak & Plateau:
The Complete Geology of Colorado

Based on the book of the same name from the Colorado Geological Survey, this comprehensive video explores Colorado's three physiographic provinces: The Prairies, The Mountains and The Plateau Country. This program explores the geology and the landforms of the Front Range; the Wet Mountains; Sangre de Christo Mountains, the Spanish Peaks; the Park Range and Rabbit Ears Range; the Gore Range; Ten Mile and Mosquito Ranges; Sawach Range, the Elk Mountains, West Elk Mountain, the San Juan and Unita Mountains.

48 mins. | IVPPP01D $32.95 DVD

48 mins. | IVPPP01V $29.95 VHS

The Geologic Story of the Great Plains

Based on the U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin ?The Geologic Story of the Great Plains? this program is a non technical description of the origin and evolution of the landscapes of the Great Plains. This comprehensive video program has four parts:

Part One: What is the Great Plains?

Part Two: The Great Plains, its parts.

Part Three: The early history of the Great Plains, including warping, stream deposition and sculpturing of the land.

Part Four: Landforms of today, surface features of the Great Plains including:

• The Black Hills

• The Central Texas Uplift

• Ration Section

• The High Plains

• The Missouri Plateau

• The Colorado Piedmont

• The Pecos Valley

• The Edwards Plateau

• The Plains Border Section

Photographed on location in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico and North and South Dakota! This is a must for every school and library in the Great Plains!

60 mins. | IVPPP98D $32.95 DVD

60 mins. | IVPPP98V $29.95 VHS