Article • Devils Tower National Monument Virtual Junior Ranger Activities

Devils Tower Model Challenge

Devils Tower National Monument

East face of Devils Tower with pine trees in foreground and blue sky background East face of Devils Tower with pine trees in foreground and blue sky background

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Credit: NPS photo

Right image
Credit: NPS photo

Slide to see a photograph and an acorn cap model of the Tower. Can you tell the difference?

Have you ever tried making a model before? A model is a 3D copy of a person or object and does not have to be the same size as the real thing. Models are usually made out of building or art supplies, like clay. Can a creative junior ranger like you use regular household items to make a model? We think so!

The Challenge

Try to make a 3D model of Devils Tower using items found around your house or in your backyard. You can use whatever items you want, just get an adult’s permission first! Use pictures of Devils Tower to get inspired. You can also look at our 3D virtual model of Devils Tower.

When making your model, think about the shape of the Tower. Is the Tower taller than it is wide? Are the sides straight up and down, or are they slanted or curved? Are the sides of the Tower smooth?

Two different faces of Devils Tower; the northeast face with ponderosa pines in foreground and the west face with trees and sloped hill in foreground.
The Tower can look very different depending on what side you are facing. You may want to focus on what one side looks like for your model.

NPS photos

Example Models

Some of our rangers tried the challenge out, too. Here are their Devils Tower models:

Two images of model Towers; left image made of water bottles and paper clip climber and right image made of office supplies including pens, highlighters, rubber bands, paper clips, and erasers.
You can use objects around your house to recreate the Tower, such as water bottles and office supplies. Be creative and have fun!

NPS photos

Share Your Model

We'd love to hear from you! With an adult’s permission, email us your Devils Tower model at: deto_interpretation@nps.gov

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Last updated: May 21, 2020