RANGER SCHOOL
Self-paced, park-grounded courses — taught by the Ranger. Pick a topic and learn the story behind any park.
One topic, many parks — follow it across the system.
Every NPS lesson plan, grounded in its park.
Mining Unit: It's Mining Time
Death Valley National Park
Sand Dunes Post Trip Activity
Death Valley National Park
Thriving in Death Valley Pre-Trip Activity
Death Valley National Park
National Park Service 101
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The Invention Factory: Thomas Edison's Laboratories
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Pathways and Perspectives: National Historic Trails Multiday Lesson Plan
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
Checking In
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Checking In
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Finding a Home
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Finding a Home Lesson Plan
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Neighborhood Treats
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Push and Pull Factors
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Earth Cookies
El Malpais National Monument
Hard Core Rock
El Malpais National Monument
Types of Volcanoes
El Malpais National Monument
First Lady of the World: Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Pathways and Perspectives: National Historic Trails Multiday Lesson Plan
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
A Space for Creativity: A Tao of My Own
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
"Algae: It Feeds, Kills and Dies" Plant Activities: 4-6th Grade
Everglades National Park
"Alligator Hole Eco-Drama" Wildlife: 4-6th Grade
Everglades National Park
"Animal Olympics" Wildlife: 4-6th Grade
Everglades National Park
"Break the Chain" Don't Let It Loose: 5-8th Grade
Everglades National Park
"Build A Bird Nest" Wildlife: 4-6 Grade
Everglades National Park
"Camouflage Critters" Wildlife: 4-6 Grade
Everglades National Park