Educational Resources

Below are links to educational resources for teachers, parents, and students who are eager to learn more about Denali. Links are organized by subject matter and include student readings, websites, videos, activities, and more.

 

 

General Information

Readings:

• Download the Denali Education Letter student reading for an overview of park resources and culture.
• Download the Denali for Families visitor’s guide to help plan your fun, safe, and family-friendly trip.

Ranger Programs and Field Trips:

• Bring your class or school group on a field trip to Denali.
• Invite a ranger to virtually visit your classroom through our Distance Learning program.

Browse the Denali video library and multimedia search page. Dive into science and research at Denali.
Kits and Curricula:

• Access educator resources offered by national parks across Alaska, including curricula, activities, virtual learning opportunities, loaner kits, and more.
• Borrow a loaner kit from the Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC).
• Borrow curricula, furs, mounts, and skulls from Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (ARLIS).

 

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Animals and Plants

Readings and Activities:

• Download the Wildlife of Denali student reading.
• Download and print the Pollinators of Alaska Coloring Book.

Webpages and Videos:

• Learn more about wildlife in Denali.
• Learn more about plants in Denali.
• Listen to sounds of Denali from acoustic data collected in the park by remote listening stations.
• Download DenaliFlora, a free plant identification app available on iOS and Android.
• On our multimedia search page, search for “wildlife” or “plants,” and filter your results by park (e.g., Denali) and media (e.g., video and/or photos).

Dinosaurs

Download the Denali Dinosaurs student reading.
Learn more about fossils in Denali.

 

People and Culture

Download the Denali: People and the Land student reading.
Webpage and Videos:

• Learn more about the history and culture of Denali.
• On our multimedia search page, search for "tradition" or "history" or "Alaska Native," and filter your results by park (e.g., Denali) and media (e.g., videos and/or photos).

 

Geology and Mountaineering

Download the Denali: The High One student reading.
Webpages and Videos:

• Learn more about mountaineering in Denali and the Alaska Range.
• Learn more about the geology of the Alaska Range.
• Learn more about the glaciers of Denali.
• Explore the Denali Geology Road Guide describing geologic features in Denali.
• On our multimedia search page, search for "mountaineering" or "glaciers," and filter your results by park (e.g., Denali) and media (e.g., videos and/or photos).

 

Sled Dogs

Download the Sled Dogs of Denali student reading.Watch a distance learning video explaining The Science of Sled Dogs to learn how sled dogs are specially adapted to help park rangers perform winter work in a freezing subarctic environment.
Webpages and Videos:

• Visit the Kennels page to learn more about our canine rangers.
• On our multimedia search page, search for “sled dogs,” and filter your results by park (e.g., Denali) and media (e.g., videos and/or photos).

 

Wilderness

Download the Denali Wilderness Character Narrative student reading.Webpages and Videos:

• Learn more about the wilderness of Denali.
• On our multimedia search page, search for "wilderness" or "backcountry," and filter your results by park (e.g., Denali) and media (e.g., videos and/or photos).

 

Careers and Opportunities

Discover the many opportunities for you to work or volunteer in Denali.
Become a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher for a summer.