Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has several educational trunks available for free loan. Each learning trunk comes complete with four or more lesson plans, the materials needed to conduct the lessons, suggested follow-up activities and lists of other educational resources.

Each truck is written for students in grades 3-6. The lessons are designed to help teachers address Michigan Science or Social Studies Teaching Objectives.

Please note: From September through December 2008, the traveling trucks will not be available for loan while they are being revised to
meet new state grade level content standards.
Thank you for your patience.

Geology of Michigan: Materials and lessons to help students understand the rock cycle, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and geologic time. 

Birds: Materials and lessons to help students understand bird migration and adaptations. 

Beavers: Materials and lessons to help students understand the natural history of beavers, how they can change the landscape and what role they played in human history.

Black Bears: Material and lessons to help students understand the natural history, cycles and interrelationships of this fascinating mammal. 

Non-Native Species: Materials and lessons to help students understand what a non-native plant or animal species is and how they can impact other species and the environment. 

Au Sable Light Station: Materials and lessons to help students understand why the Au Sable Light Station was constructed near Grand Marais, how it was constructed, the lives of the light station keepers and their families, and why these cultural resources are important.

To borrow the learning trunks, please contact:

David Kronk, Park Ranger 
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2607, ext. 206
e-mail

Pick-up and return of these trunks must be arranged for or paid by the borrower. Sorry, the National Park Service does not pay for shipping.