Five essays, each written by a different author, explore the people and places of five different regions of Colorado. Each essay has a unique style containing different types of information and activities, brought to life with color photographs throughout.

Looking at each essay briefly (as described below) provides a good quick overview of the entire state, its many interesting cultures, and the local traditions that contribute to that special character that is Colorado.

All five essays are organized in the same way: The cover page contains a photograph and a brief introduction; the second page contains contents, standards and resources; the third page has the author’s bio and the beginning of the essay.

Get acquainted with Section II in 3 easy steps! Within a few minutes, you’ll know exactly how the section works and what information it contains!

1. Take a quick look at the first page of one of the five regional essays.

a. Find out a bit about the region and culture groups the essay covers.
b. See a photograph of a traditional artist or artwork from the region.

2. Take a quick look at the second page of the essay.

a. See what topics the essay covers.
b. Find the classroom activities included in the essay.
c. Discover what Colorado Model Content Standards the essay addresses.
d. Learn what kind of audio and video resources are readily accessible for this essay and how to locate them easily throughout the essay.

3. Skim through the essay itself. Look for color photographs of artists and art forms, learn how icons direct you to audio and video resources and lesson plans, and find something interesting to go back and explore later!