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Distance Learning

Don’t let distance stand in the way of learning. Mesa Verde now offers multiple educational programs designed to virtually bring the wonders of the park into your classroom or homeschool environment.

All of our virtual programs are conducted by a ranger through a live videoconference session. While the majority of our programs are centered around K-8 curriculum standards, each program can be adjusted to meet the needs of learners of all ages.

Explore our growing list of available virtual experiences and follow the instructions below to book a program.

Virtual Programs

Pueblo Storytelling

Grades: Kindergarten, 1^st, & 2^nd

Students will learn about the Ancestral Pueblo people and the importance of stories, then will hear a story about a special animal that calls Mesa Verde National Park home.

The Puzzle of the Past

Grades: 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th

With the help of a ranger students will explore the different ways we can learn about the past, from making our own observations to listening to stories passed down through the generations, to make the history of Mesa Verde come alive.

A Ranger Introduction to Mesa Verde

Grades: Middle School, High School, and College

Mesa Verde National Park preserves the history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. With five thousand archaeological sites in total, Mesa Verde provides visitors with an exceptional window into the past. In this program learners will delve into the unique history of the park and learn how they can become stewards of this special place.

Field Trip Pre-visit Program

All Ages

This virtual program is only offered to groups signed up for an in-park field trip experience. In this program students will learn about the National Park Service and how they can become stewards of these special places.

National Park Service Careers

Grades: High School and College

Join a park ranger from Mesa Verde National Park to learn about the mission of the National Park Service and the many career opportunities in parks and public lands.

 

Schedule a Program

All live ranger-led programs must be scheduled at least a week in advance. To schedule a program, please follow the steps below. Programs can also be scheduled through the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website.

How to Schedule a Program

Virtual programs are offered throughout the year on a case-by-case basis.
To schedule a distance learning program, please fill out the NPS Education Reservation Request Form. Only the items highligted in green are needed to process your request. Once you have filled out the form, email the completed document to [e-mail]. Program requests will be processed on a first come, first serve basis, within a week of being recieved.

PDF: NPS Education Reservation Request Form - Distance Learning