For Teachers
NPS/Kathy Zelenka Any field trip should include time for unstructured creative play! Discovering the Park with Children The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity. Albert Einstein The resources of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve can help bring classroom studies alive. We offer:
Download the Great Sand Dunes Education Programs Flyer for a list of available programs and formats. For more information, email the Education Ranger or call 719-378-6344. _____________________________________________________ If your students produce exceptional writing or artwork following your visit, ask the Education Specialist about opportunities to have their work posted on the National Park Service LEARN web site or the Hands on the Land network. NPS WebRangers is an on-line opportunity for children six and up to become a Junior Ranger even if they are not able to visit a National Park Service area.
Education Specialist with children on a field trip
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