For Teachers

LEARN about our joint Education Programs:

Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site Education Programs & The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Education Programs

ASK about National Park Service Education programs by calling:

Susanne Norris, NPS Education Specialist at 845-229-0174

Eleanor Roosevelt: An American Hero (Page 6 of Education Brochure)
Grades 4-6
This program immerses students in the exploration of ER's home and how it reflected and affected her life, those around her, and the world.


Where Do Human Rights Begin? (Page 8 of Education Brochure)
Grades 7-12
Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy will be showcased through her writings, her address on human rights to the United Nations, viewing the, "Close To Home," film, and a tour of Mrs. Roosevelt's home at Val-Kill.


"A New Deal For Youth"
Grades 7-12

"A Garden of Hope, Peace and Justice."
Open to youth groups
March - October
Girl Scout Troop 10012 Presentation
Inside NPS Article

Eleanor Roosevelt's Suitcase - The Life and Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt (page 10 of Education Brochure)
Grades 2-9
This program provides students with an understanding of the work of this activist, world traveler, mother and humanitarian.
(Available as an Outreach Program - Classroom visit with NPS Ranger)

 

Student Trail Podcast (For Students by Students) : Eleanor's Walk

Hyde Park Trails & Your Classroom

 

Ranger-led Education Programs

The Bus Could Be On Us For Your Next Field Trip!

Hyde Park has a lot to offer students - the programs listed above for instance - but as you know only too well all the history, culture, and nature in the world will not make a difference if there is no bus money to get here.

The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site is expanding field trip opportunities for students to directly experience national parks, where natural and historic settings inspire powerful learning.

That's why the National Park Service and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum plan to cover bus fees for a limited number of students to visit Hyde Park during calendar year 2012.

 

NPS

VOLUNTEERS

If you would like to be an education volunteer please call Susanne Norris, Education Specialist at 845-229-0174.

 

TEACHER RESOURCES

Teaching the Hudson Valley helps educators and others interested in the region's culture, environment, and history to explore places and discover the world.

• Free resources like Farms & Food: A Teaching the Hudson Valley Resource Guide.
• Learning opportunities including a three-day Summer Institute featuring workshops, extended field experiences and more.
• Grant programs
• Free, searchable lesson plans and activities with supplementary materials, such as handouts, reading lists Power Points and more.
• An interactive map featuring more than 300 places near your school or home to visit with students and family.....museums, historic sites, parks, waterways, art galleries, and more.

 

OTHER SITES

Teaching Eleanor Roosevelt

This online education program, prepared by the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, contains lesson plans and 700 pages of historical information about the First Lady and her home Val-Kill for use by teachers and students.

Teaching with Historic Places

"First Lady of the World: Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill"

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

This site offers capabilities for students and teachers, program descriptions, background information and is continually being updated.

Exploring the Real Thing

A statewide guide to Curriculum-based programs at National Park Sites. Plan your class visit to a National Park. Each web site provides you with complete information for weaving a National Park visit into your statewide educational framework.