Lesson Plans and Information for Teachers
Please remember that all school groups must have a reservation. The park requires at least two weeks' notice to prepare for your visit. For any additional questions or special needs, please contact the visitor center directly.
Lesson Plans
We currently offer two lesson plans for 3rd through 5th-grade students. You can select and download them from the options provided below.
Higher Grades
For middle school, high school, and college-level students, please reach out to the visitor center. Our staff will be happy to offer suggestions to enhance your site visit.
Additional Materials
We encourage teachers to explore our website and utilize the various sections, including History and Culture and Natural Resources, to supplement their lessons. Additionally, we have created several education-focused pages that can be accessed through the links below the Curriculum section on this page. Feel free to share these resources with your students.
Browse Our Curriculum Materials
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- John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir: Research and Persuasive Writing
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
- Tags: john muir,John Muir National Historic Site,writing,social studies,history,Conservation,persuasive
During their field trip to John Muir National Historic Site, students were encouraged to reflect on John Muir's home life and his dedication to conservation. They explored Muir's efforts to protect wild places by writing articles and books that inspired global audiences. His advocacy ultimately contributed to the establishment of five National Parks. These activities offer students opportunities to engage in research, develop analytical thinking, and practice persuasive writing skills.
- John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir: Observation and Descriptive Writing
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts
- Tags: john muir,John Muir National Historic Site,John Muir NHS,writing,observation,nature,4th grade,fourth grade
During the field trip to John Muir National Historic Site, students were encouraged to reflect on the home and work life of John Muir. They also learned about Muir’s battle to preserve wild places through writing articles and books about nature. His work influenced people all over the world and led to the creation of five National Parks. This exercise will give students a prompt for observation, analytical thinking, and descriptive writing.
Helpful Resources on our Website
The following links are education-focused pages on our park website. You may share these links with student. Most content can be copied and pasted, as well.
The Importance of John Muir
John Muir Chronology
Muir Family Stats
Strentzel/Muir Home
Dr. John Strentzel
Martinez Timeline
Additional Languages
Martinez Abobe (Spanish)
The Importance of John Muir (Spanish)
The Importance of John Muir (Simple Chinese)
The Importance of John Muir (Traditional Chinese)