Educational Resources

Explore a virtual library of educational resources for teachers, parents, and students eager to learn more about Denali. Links are organized by subject matter and include student readings, websites, videos, activities, and more. Denali's new Online Junior Ranger program organizes much of the same content in a fun, kid-friendly format.

 

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Geology and Mountaineering

• Complete Online Junior Ranger activities on Denali geology and mountaineering.
• Download the Denali: The High One student reading [1.1 MB] or Denali Dinosaurs student reading [0.6 MB].
• Explore web pages about geology and mountaineering in Denali.
• Download the Denali Geology Road Guide [14.3 MB] explaining geologic features along the Denali Park Road.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called Denali’s Dinosaurs.

 

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Wildlife

• Complete Online Junior Ranger activities on Denali wildlife.
• Download the Wildlife of Denali student reading.
• Explore web pages about wildlife and plants in Denali.
• Download, print, and color the Pollinators of Alaska Coloring Book.
• Identify plants in the park with the free DenaliFlora app for iOS and Android smart phones.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called What Would You Do: Winter Wildlife.
• Read articles about the Influence of Climate Change on Caribou Populations, Native Bumblebees, how wolf packs raise pups, Plant Diversity in Subarctic Alaska, and The Recovery of the American Peregrine Falcon in Alaska.

 

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Culture and Heritage

• Complete Online Junior Ranger activities on Denali culture and heritage.
• Download the Denali: People and the Land student reading [1.4 MB].
• Explore web pages about the history and culture of Denali.
• Listen to the late Chief Mitch Demientieff of Nenana tell the Legend of Denali.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called Lessons from the Land.

 

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Sled Dogs

• Complete Online Junior Ranger activities on Denali sled dogs.
• Download the Sled Dogs of Denali student reading [1.5 MB].
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called The Science of Sled Dogs, or watch a pre-recorded version.
• Visit the Kennels online to learn more about Denali's canine rangers.

 

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Weather and Climate

• Complete Online Junior Ranger activities on Denali weather and climate.
• Explore web pages about the weather and climate of Denali and learn how climate change is affecting the park.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called At Home in Denali’s Biome.
• Read an article about how Two Degrees Matter when it comes to Alaska's climate.

 

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Wilderness

• Download the Denali Wilderness Character Narrative [2.5 MB].
• Explore web pages about wilderness in Denali.
• Listen to the wilderness soundscapes of Denali recorded by scientists at remote listening stations.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program called Why Wilderness?

 

General Information

• Download the Denali Overview for Students letter [2.5 MB] introducing students to the natural and cultural resources of Denali.
• Bring your class or school group on a field trip to Denali.
• Register your class for a live, ranger-led Distance Learning program.
• Search for topics of interest on our multimedia search page and filter your results by park, media type, and more.
• Explore web pages about science and research in Denali.
• Access educator resources offered by national parks across Alaska. Borrow a teaching kit from the Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC) and curricula, furs, mounts, and skulls from Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (ARLIS).
• Learn how you can work or volunteer in Denali or learn about jobs and internships across the National Park Service.
• Read about different ways the National Park Service monitors plants, animals, and physical conditions in parks.