In Class Program
Bring the magic of El Malpais to your class with a presentation from a ranger!
Ranger programs are available to schools within a 1-hour distance of El Morro or El Malpais. Programs are about 1-hour long. There is no cost to schools.
Program topics include:
- Volcanoes (45 min)
- Younger students learn the basics of how a volcano forms, create a volcano craft, and watch a model baking soda volcano explosion.
- Older students (5th-8th) create miniature model volcanoes, learn about the different types of volcanoes, how volcanoes form, and experiment with a baking soda and vinegar explosion in their model volcanoes.
- Animal Detective
- Upper elementary reccomended. Students learn about how adaptations help animals to survive.
- Living on Lava
- Upper elementary reccomended. Students learn how lava is formed and how plants and animals have adapted to survive on such a rough terrain.
- Who is the National Park Service?
- Upper elementary reccomended. Students learn about the National Park Service.
To make a reservation:
- Visit our Bookings page to select a date and time.
- After you have selected a date, a Ranger will be in touch.
- Fill out reservation request form within 24 hours of confirming a date and time with the park.
- Education Reservation Request Forms must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the intended field trip date.
- Receive confirmation. Your school can not be confirmed until the School Visit Reservation form is recevied.
