Classroom Programs

A NPS ranger teaches a class about nocturnal animals.

NPS / R.WANG

Classroom programs are offered through Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Rangers visit your classroom to teach a program of your choice that aligns with the K-12 Next Generation Science Standards. Classroom programs are approximately 45 minutes long and can be adapted to the teacher's availability.

*Rangers are available to visit schools within a 45-mile radius from Patten, ME.

Year-round Programs

1. Nocturnal Animals (K-5): Explore the unique adaptations of nocturnal animals and how they navigate the darkness of the night.

2. Geology (4-6): Discover the immense forces of weathering and erosion that can wear down a mountain. Rock formations can give us clues of the past and tell stories of the surrounding landscape.

Winter Programs

The winter programs are only offered during the winter season.

1. Winter Ecology *outdoor lesson (K-5): Learn about how plants and animals survive freezing temperatures and a snow-covered landscape. We will discover some of the amazing adaptations of plants and animals around your school! This program is also offered as a field trip to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

2. Winter Wildlife (K-5): Learn about the strategies of hibernation, tolerance, and migration that the animals of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument use to survive Maine's winters. 

How to Book a Program

To request a program, email the education specialist and provide the following information in the “Your Message” box:

• School Name

• Grade(s) the program is requested for

• Number of students attending

• The title(s) of the program(s) you are requesting

• Please include the name of your school or group in the subject line.