Mount Rushmore National Memorial offers digital ranger programs through the Digital Dakota Network. These programs are live ranger programs transmitted by satellite. This type of program allows Mount Rushmore and schools all across South Dakota to have programs together.

If you are interested in participating in a Distance Learning program you can look up programs on the Digital Dakota Network website. You can also click on the program titles or dates below to view descriptions and contact information for Mount Rushmore's programs.

Wrapped Up in the Meanings of Our Flag
Students will grasp how the meanings of our national colors have evolved with our country, and also learn the meanings of the symbols found within our state flag. There will be a second program scheduled for March 25, 2004.
Flag Worksheet

Everyone is an Inventor
New ideas are made everyday, students will come up with some new ideas of their own. Student learn about the invention process and develop their own inventions to seal the cracks on Mount Rushmore. They will also be reviewed by their peers to see if they will receive a patent for their invention. This program is recommended for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. This program will broadcast again on March 7, 2005.
Pre-program Activity Packet