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Shenandoah National ParkMountain laurels in full bloom in the foreground of Skyline Drive.
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Shenandoah National Park
Curriculum Materials
 
Children and ranger examing a plant in Big Meadows.
 

Grade

Program Name

Self-Guided

Ranger-Guided

Workshop Required?

Kindergarten

Come to Your Senses

X

 

Yes

1st Grade

Shenandoah Residents

X

 

Yes

2nd Grade

Habitats of Shenandoah

 

X

Yes

3rd Grade

Adaptations for Survival

 

X

Yes

4th Grade

Communities of Shenandoah

 

X

Yes

5th Grade

Geology: Our Rockin' Earth

 

X

Yes

6th Grade

Watersheds: Mountains to the Bay

 

X

Yes

K-6th grades

Good Character, Good Stewards

X

 

No

7-12th Grades

Exploring Earth Science in Shenandoah National Park

X

 

Yes



 
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Virginia Standards of Learning
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Successful Field Trip Suggestions
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A 1930s photo showing heavy equipment being used to construct an overlook on Skyline Drive.  

Did You Know?
Construction of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive began in July 1931 on an acquired 100-foot right-of-way through privately owned land. The park was not established until four-and-a-half years later.
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Last Updated: September 12, 2008 at 10:16 EST