For Teachers

NPS/Congaree National Park

Lesson Plans

• The Congaree Dash (worksheet)
• Water You Looking At? (Grade 3)
• Bird Calls (Grade 4)
• Leaf Classification (Grade 4)
• Leave No Trace Principles (Grade 4-5)

Field Trips

2025-2026 School Year: Please contact us for assistance planning a self-guided trip!

Congaree's "classroom" is filled with a wide variety of potential lessons about the natural and cultural history of the area. We invite you and your students to explore the park as an extension of your classroom.

Items Your Students Should Bring

In order for your students to have a safe and enjoyable field trip, they should have:

• Weather appropriate clothing.
• Appropriate footwear. Hiking shoes, boots, or sneakers are recommended. Avoid wearing flip-flops or open-toed footwear.
• It is highly recommended that each student have a bottle of water. Water is available at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center to fill up bottles at the beginning of your tour.
• Teachers should carry insect repellent for the students. Check with the park prior to your trip to see what the mosquito levels are before arriving.