Explore Education and the Parks

Engage with Materials & Opportunities for Educators

By accessing the NPS Educator's page, educators and learners can find professional development opportunities, get tips on teaching with historical places, learn about the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program, and connect to the 4th grade Every Kid Outdoors Program. Search for lesson plans and materials about National Parks based on subject, grade level, or Common Core standards. Dive into educational materials including information on field trips, materials for loan, distance learning opportunities, and so much more.

Connect to Education in GLREC Parks

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Explore the Learn About the Park page to take a virtual tour of the park, watch a park video, learn about Ojibwe culture, schedule a class visit, or become a Junior Ranger.

Grand Portage National Monument

Explore the Learn About the Park Page to find suggested readings, management plans and reports, become a Junior Ranger, download coloring pages and more.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Explore the Learn About the Park page to access art and stories about the park. Under the Education tab you can find links to virtual learning tools, downloadable educational activites, professional development opportunities, curriculum materials and lesson plans. You can schedule a visit or become a Junior Ranger.

Isle Royale National Lakeshore

Explore the Learn About the Park page to access information about the history, culture, and nature of this remote park and wilderness area. Kids and youth can get tips on planning and preparing for a wilderness adventure or become a Junior Ranger. Learn more about the park's community science programs and predator-prey research. 

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Explore the Learn About the Park page to learn more about "Copper Country". Under the Education page you can plan field trips, find curriculum materials, access educator resources, learn about traveling trunks, and even become a Junior Ranger. 

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

The Mississippi River is an excellent theme for subjects such as science, history, cultures, geography, reading, writing, art, music, technology, and more. Outdoor and online youth education programs provide a hands-on approach to learning and start students toward a lifelong relationship with the river.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Learn about the cliffs, sand dunes, beaches, waterfalls, inland lakes, and various northern forest habitats of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Famous for their winter field trips, you can schedule a field trip to the park or local schools can schedule a classroom ranger visit by contacting the park. 

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Explore the Learn About the Park page to learn more about this unique park where the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Learn about the history and culture. Become a Junior Ranger and plan a ranger-led experience. 

Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

Visit the Education page to find a rich collection of educational materials and opportunities to learn how you can use Sleeping Bear Dunes as your classroom with both in-person and virtual opportunities.

Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park is proud to partner with Voyageurs Conservancy to to bring education to you. Whether your class is in the park or visiting on-line, unique opportunities for learning and adventure await your classroom. Visit the Learn About the Park tab and the Education page to learn more.