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Biscayne National Park
Guest Speakers

A variety of Ranger presentations may be scheduled for your class. Park Rangers can help bring real world examples into your classroom. Topics range from plankton to pioneers and from sea beans to coral reefs. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 305.230.1144 ext 3078 to schedule a presentation.

 
Boys with turtle.
NPS/KODAK PHOTO BY NEIL MONTANUS
Turtle Lab.

Sea Turtle Journey
Students can learn the natural history and the perils facing sea turtles through a positive, hands-on presentation by a National Park Ranger. This program is designed to be portable and can be presented in a classroom or library setting.

Grades: K-2nd
Ranger led: Yes
Program length: 1 hour
Standards based: Yes
Group size: minimum 15
Chaperones: n/a
Program dates: Year-round, staff permitting
Teacher workshop required: No
School’s responsibility: Classroom or auditorium for presentation
Park’s responsibility: Ranger & Program materials
To register and for more information: Call (305)230-1144 x 3078

 

A Ranger teaches students.
Thomas Strom
A Ranger teaches students.

What DO You Do?
Your students will be introduced to National Parks and the four ecosystems of Biscayne National Park while learning about careers as a National Park Ranger. This program is designed to be portable and can be presented in a classroom or library setting.

Grades: 3rd-5th
Ranger led: Yes
Program length: 1 hour
Standards based: Yes
Group size: minimum 15
Chaperones: n/a
Program dates: Year-round, staff permitting
Teacher workshop required: No
School’s responsibility: Classroom or auditorium for presentation
Park’s responsibility: Ranger & Program materials
To register and for more information: Call (305)230-1144 x 3078

 

Wreck of the <i>Mandalay</i>  

Did You Know?
Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail is the only underwater archaeological trail in the National Park System. The "Shipwreck Trail" includes six wrecks spanning a century of maritime history.
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Last Updated: January 17, 2008 at 17:24 EST