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Gateway Arch National Park

Public Speaker

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Speaking in public is a powerful way to connect with people. Girl Scouts will learn the skills of public speaking and then “perform” for the group.

Art Speaks! Visual Arts & the Significance of Place

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

How can art help you understand history? Use this lesson plan to help your students connect the idea of significance and memorial.

Virtual Field Trip

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Wish you could be there in person? Experience the next best thing - the Virtual Field Trip. Virtually explore the fort's interior and exterior, watch the ranger videos, and more!

Acadia National Park

Virtual: Acadia's Top Ten

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

What makes Acadia… Acadia? Invite a ranger to your virtual space to present a slideshow showcasing the resources protected here. This overview acts as a great overview of the Park. 3rd-12th grade.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

"No Mail, Low Morale" The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

During World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas. Their mission was to sort through a backlog of mail, which was a critical boost to the morale of soldiers on the frontlines. Learn about how the 6888th came to be and how the leadership of Wilberforce University alumna Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams attributed to their success.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Science Fridays at Indiana Dunes Speaker Series

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

The speaker series is a monthly event designed to share information on a range of topics related to natural and cultural resources of the Indiana Dunes and the Great Lakes. Presenters may include local scientists, resource managers, community partners, federal and non-federal agency partners, and educators. Presentations are generally aimed at a young adult and adult audience, they are open to families and any science-minded, nature-loving, curious people.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Virtual Field Trip to Fort Vancouver

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Join us for a virtual field trip of Fort Vancouver! Students will watch videos, participate in activities, and read about the lives of kids who lived and worked at Fort Vancouver.

Acadia National Park

Virtual: What Do Rangers Do?

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Investigate various jobs that rangers do in National Parks. Learn about the variety of jobs it takes to keep Acadia running! What Do Rangers Do? is the prerequisite for completing the Junior Ranger Program and earning a Jr Ranger badge. Request your copy of our Jr. Ranger Book ahead of time, so you can choose the pages you want your students to work on. Discuss program conclusion with your ranger and whether you want a badge ceremony as part of the conclusion. (45 minutes)

Acadia National Park

Virtual: K-2, Feathered Friends

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

From feathers to beaks and feet, birds vary quite a bit! In this interactive lesson, we will explore and appreciate the great diversity of our feathered friends.  (30-45 minutes arranged with teacher).

Acadia National Park

Virtual: Grades 3-8: Loons!

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

The common loon is one of Acadia National Park's most famous avian residents. Come learn about their biology, their behavior, and ways that you can help protect this spectacular species. (1 hour)

Petrified Forest National Park

Ask a Ranger Virtual Field Trip

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Is your classroom too far away to visit the park? Don't worry, you can still connect with a ranger! The Ask a Ranger program can be done for Grades K-12 & College. It is 30 minutes of video conference where students ask questions about park resources or conservation.

Shenandoah National Park

6th Grade | Virtual Shenandoah Watersheds

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Shenandoah National Park lies at the headwaters for three of Virginia’s watersheds. Through virtual exploration and observation of a mountain stream, students will connect local water sources with larger watersheds and better understand the dynamics of stream life and the extensive impacts of water management and usage. 60 minutes

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

A Kid's Life in Atlanta Virtual Program

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In this virtual program, students will be able to learn about the life of Carrie Berry, a 10 year old girl who lived during the Union siege and occupation of Atlanta, GA in 1864. Through her diary as a primary source and interaction with a park ranger, students will have opportunities to compare and contrast their own experiences with Carries.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Mary McLeod Bethune Virtual Experience

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

The Mary McLeod Bethune Virtual Exhibit highlights some of the significant achievements in her life of leadership and service.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Sagamore Hill Virtual Field Trip

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Experience Theodore Roosevelt's home from your classroom! Students can explore family life and Roosevelt's legacy in this lesson using multimedia presentations and a 360-degree virtual tour of Sagamore Hill.

Gateway Arch National Park

A Virtual Tour of the Gateway Arch Museum

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Have your class meet virtually with a park ranger to take a tour of the museum at the Gateway Arch and learn about the ways the museum provides a nuanced interpretation of westward expansion and U.S. history.

Shenandoah National Park

3rd Grade | Virtual Adaptations for Survival

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Living things use adaptations to respond to life needs for survival. These adaptations may be behavioral or physical in nature. Students will virtually investigate adaptations of plants and animals living in Shenandoah National Park using observation, discovery, and participation skills. 60 minutes

Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga Virtual Tour Scavenger Hunt

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Many schools will never be able to visit Saratoga National Historical Park, but teachers can still conduct a virtual tour of the battlefield on the park’s website, either during a computer lab, through a classroom computer connected to a projector, or on a Smart Board. This worksheet accompanies the virtual tour.

Death Valley National Park

Extreme Temperatures: Pre-Virtual Trip

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will research temperature and precipitation data from three National Park System units and their local community. Students will express the data into charts & graphs and interpret the information to determine which park unit's weather is most similar to their local community.

Death Valley National Park

Extreme Temperatures: Post-Virtual Trip

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will build on previous sessions to plan a trip to a destination of their choice. Students will research the weather of the location, plan activities, and items to bring that are appropriate for the location's conditions. Student findings will be incorporated into a letter and a piece of art.