Curriculum Materials

Lesson Plans, Activity Pages, & More!

Be sure to check back often as we are updating this page regularly.

 

Education Videos

These videos introduce students to content that they may encounter during their field trips. These videos can also use used for stand alone lessons.
(Lesson plan outlines may be found in the "Plan a Field Trip" page. Click on a specific field trips and looking under the "Materials" marker for any suggested video-based lessons plans.)

 

Hot Springs Water Cycle

These short videos introduce the hydrology of Hot Springs, including the source of the hot water, how the water gets hot, what mineral deposits are found around the springs, and how the spring temperature changes over time.

 

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  Summertime Water Testing

  Ranger Cane and Ranger Jess discover the summertime temperature of one of the park’s hot springs while demonstrating the basics of water testing.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 18 seconds

 

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  Winter Water Testing

  Ranger Cane and Ranger Jess test December temperatures to look for seasonal changes and discuss what scientists can learn from testing temperatures from different springs.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 11 seconds

 

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All Ages

There's something here for learners of all ages. Dive into Bathhouse architecture, coloring books, and more.

 

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  Oral History Collection

  Listen to first hand accounts from bathing attendants and other bathhouse employees from around town.

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  African Americans & the Baths

  Read about African Americans who worked in the bathhouses and buildings that were built so this group of individuals could enjoy the area.

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  Park Podcasts

  Get the inside scoop on bathhouse architecture, the Oertel trail system, water systems and more!

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  Hot Springs During the 1860s

  Civil War Connections at Hot Springs

  Soldiers from both the Union and Confederate Armies traveled through Hot Springs, Arkansas during the 1860s. Read more about this period.

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  Archaeology Coloring Book!

  The NPS Museum Services for the Northeast Region has put together this fun and educational coloring book! Jump right in!

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  Hot Springs Geology

  The story of the Park's thermal springs begins with rocks that formed over 400 million years ago...

 

National Park Service Education Resources

The National Park Service education portal directs teachers to information on education materials, professional development opportunities, and more!

Teachers (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)