Ranger in the Classroom

Invite a Park Ranger to Your School!

 

• Programs are available to 3 through 6th grade students in Garfield, Kane, Wayne and Iron counties.

• All programs are based on Utah state SEEd Standards for Grades 3-6 and can be adapted for other levels.

• Programs last about 45 minutes and include group activities and several knowledge checks.

 

Availability and Scheduling

Requests for Ranger in the Classroom programs must be submitted two weeks in advance. Due to limited staffing, most requests outside of the availability windows cannot be accommodated. If you are interested in scheduling a Ranger in the Classroom for your class, you can e-mail us to request a registration form or reserve via the Bookings app Bryce Canyon National Park Education Program Booking Calendar. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please have the following information ready:

• Program of interest (see options below)
• Desired dates and times for the scheduled program (include timezone)
• Grade level
• Number of participants (students and adults)

Programs

September 1 - September 14, 2023 "Let's go to the Park!" (4th Graders)

Rangers will introduce the National Park Service (NPS) and the different kinds of Rangers who work at the park. This is a good introduction to public lands' management and encourages students to become stewards of our precious natural resources and rich culture.
Rangers will issue the "Every Kid Outdoors" annual pass to 4th grade students. This free pass is good for entry to NPS sites for the 4th grade student and accompaning visitors in one vehicle. The pass is good September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024. As per federal government guidelines, this pass is available to current 4th graders only.
Duration: 30 minutes. Grade 2-12 (Only Grade 4 will get passes)

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024 "Have a Bryce Day"

Students will explore the formation of stunning hoodoos, the unique adaptations of animals and plants, and the rich cultural history of the area. Together we'll talk about why it was designated a National Park Service site over 100 years ago and how the National Park Service preserves and protects this beautiful gem. Learn how you can be a part of the team.
Duration: 45 mins Grades 3-4, 5-6.

 

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
"Lifestyles of the Rocks and Famous"

The lifecycles of our plants, animals and landscapes at Bryce Canyon National Park demonstrate the enduring success of nature in our high desert ecosystems. Change is everywhere, and we'll look at how all the pieces of the environmental puzzle adapt to make this home. We'll explore the ancient bristlecone pine's gnarled roots clinging to the crumbling amphitheater rim, the swift pronghorn as they avoid even the most masterful hunters, the other-worldly hoodoos dissolving right before our eyes, and the progression of the forested plateau into a meadow awaiting it's turn to become an amphitheater of eroding rock spires. By examining adaptations and variations, we’ll discover the patterns of change that determine lifecycles and insure survival on the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
Duration: 45 mins Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8