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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
For Teachers
 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides an ideal setting for a variety of educational experiences. Whether your students spend a week at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, a few hours on a geology program, or explore transportation history aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the hands-on educational opportunity in a natural environment is especially memorable.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park's primary partner in educational programming is Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) through the operation of the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. National Park staff and CVNPA staff work together to offer a variety of day and residential programming. 

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Education Programs

Ohio & Erie Canal: Catalyst for Economic Development in Ohio - Online Lesson

Other Online Lessons from the Teaching with Historic Places Website

LearnNPS - NPS education resources for teachers and students

National Parks Invasive Weeds Curriculum
Image courtesy of Cleveland Museum of Natural History  

Did You Know?
American Indians in the Cuyahoga Valley were influenced by the Hopewell Culture, which created large mound complexes in central Ohio from 100 B.C. – A.D. 500? In the Cuyahoga Valley, American Indians built small mounds rather than large ceremonial centers.

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Last Updated: April 14, 2008 at 14:00 EST