In addition to the ranger-led programs, Shenandoah National Park provides training and lesson plans to kindergarten , first grade, middle, and high school teachers to enable them to prepare for and lead curriculum-based field trips to the park.

Kindergarten
In the "Come to Your Senses" program, children use their senses to explore the difference between a school yard and Shenandoah National Park. They produce "sound maps," search for different colors, explore various textures, and identify smells.

1st Grade
"Shenandoah Residents" introduces first graders to the physical characteristics and life needs of plants and animals in the park. Students construct a journal and record their observations of plant parts and evidence of animals. Students also role-play different animals to gain an understanding of how they meet their life needs in the meadow.

Middle and High School Programs
Exploring Earth Science in Shenandoah National Park-an Integrated Curriculum for grades 7-12 provides middle and high school teachers with the support materials and training necessary to use Shenandoah National Park to instruct earth science and geology. The curriculum takes students to four locations that provide outstanding examples of different geologic processes and concepts. Pre-visit activities introduce students to relevant concepts in preparation for their park visit. On-site activity descriptions, maps, and worksheets are included for the field trip itself. The curriculum also provides activities to be completed after returning to school so that students can apply what they learned to their home environment.

The Hydrology and Groundwater unit focuses on how surface water and groundwater affect limestone terrain, and how karst topography evolves. Students explore the hydrology of a karst stream, investigate solution and deposition features in a cave, and create a hypothetical plan for developing a wetland.

Landforms and Life Forms focuses on the interconnections between rock type, elevation, climate, weathering, and erosion, and how they impact biodiversity. Students learn how weathering and erosion have shaped the Blue Ridge Mountains and created habitats for living organisms.

In the Soils and Watersheds unit, direct observation of geologic features leads students to the realization that the an area's geology determines its soil type, plant community, and how humans use the land.

Through the Geologic Hazards and Land Use unit, students gain an understanding of river systems and the sometimes catastrophic geologic events that shape them. They study how rivers shape landscapes, and the impact this may have on people.

Teachers interested in obtaining the curriculum must attend a teacher workshop to become familiar with curriculum logistics and activities.