Distance Learning

A NPS education ranger teaching students virtually.

NPS

Distance learning offers live interactive programs with a NPS ranger through your preferred meeting platform. Each program offers students the opportunity to engage with our rangers through live question-and-answer sessions. The distance learning programs are approximately 45 minutes long.

Year-round Programs

1. Animal Adaptations (K-5): Learn about the diversity of animals found in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and their remarkable adaptations that help them survive!

2. Nocturnal Animals (K-5): Learn about the unique adaptations of nocturnal animals found in the monument and how they navigate the darkness of the night.

Winter Programs

Winter programs are only offered during the winter season.

1. Snow Science (1-5): Snow allows opportunities for winter recreation in the monument. What makes snow so special? Find out as we take a dive into the science of snow. Program includes a guided snowflake project at the end. Students create a snowflake using the characteristics they learned about. *Please have paper, scissors, and adult supervision ready for the snowflake activity.

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, please e-mail us 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