Curriculum Materials

Lesson Plans, Activity Pages, & More!

Be sure to check back often as we are updating this page regularly.

 

Education Videos

These videos introduce students to content that they may encounter during their field trips. These videos can also use used for stand alone lessons.
(Lesson plan outlines may be found in the "Plan a Field Trip" page. Click on a specific field trips and looking under the "Materials" marker for any suggested video-based lessons plans.)

 

Hot Springs Water Cycle

These short videos introduce the hydrology of Hot Springs, including the source of the hot water, how the water gets hot, what mineral deposits are found around the springs, and how the spring temperature changes over time.

 

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  Hot Springs Thermal Waters Webisode

  Hot Springs' thermal waters go on an amazing journey of thousands of years before they emerge super-hot from the slopes of Hot Springs Mountain. This webisode takes viewers on the waters' path down from of the clouds, into the mountains, through time, and out of the springs. Along the way, viewers learn about rock layers underground, the protection of the waters today, and the source of the system, the Hot Springs Recharge Zone, where the water begins.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 39 seconds

 

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  Summertime Water Testing

  Ranger Cane and Ranger Jess discover the summertime temperature of one of the park’s hot springs while demonstrating the basics of water testing.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 18 seconds

 

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  Winter Water Testing

  Ranger Cane and Ranger Jess test December temperatures to look for seasonal changes and discuss what scientists can learn from testing temperatures from different springs.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 11 seconds

 

 

 

 

 

All Ages

There's something here for learners of all ages. Dive into Bathhouse architecture, coloring books, and more.

 

Oral History Collection

Listen to first hand accounts from bathing attendants and other bathhouse employees from around town.

African Americans & the Baths

Read about African Americans who worked in the bathhouses and buildings that were built so this group of individuals could enjoy the area.

Park Podcasts

Get the inside scoop on bathhouse architecture, the Oertel trail system, water systems and more!

Hot Springs During the 1860s

Civil War Connections at Hot Springs

Soldiers from both the Union and Confederate Armies traveled through Hot Springs, Arkansas during the 1860s. Read more about this period.

Archaeology Coloring Book!

The NPS Museum Services for the Northeast Region has put together this fun and educational coloring book! Jump right in!

Hot Springs Geology

The story of the Park's thermal springs begins with rocks that formed over 400 million years ago...

 

National Park Service Education Resources

The National Park Service education portal directs teachers to information on education materials, professional development opportunities, and more!

Teachers (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

 

Plan A Field Trip

Hot Springs National Park has a variety of ways your class can interact with the Park. Click on this link to learn more!

Suggested Readings

Read more stories and learn more about the wonderful history of Hot Springs National Park.

Nature

Learn about the natural resources at Hot Springs National Park. This includes information about our thermal water, wildlife, and plants.

History & Culture

Learn more about Hot Spring National Park's unique cultural and natural history.

Archeology

Hot Springs NP has a dense, rich archeological record with 92 sites and counting. Learn more about our history's mysteries.