“Nature is not a place to visit, it is home" - Gary Snyder
PARK BASED LEARNING
High-quality projects are great to have sometimes you need a little guidance to really get the most out of the experience.
With that in mind, we are committed to building a fantastic resource bank to answer some of those all important "How To" questions that have no doubt come up.
Feel free to reach out with suggestions for additions to this page or for additional support.
Welcome To The Visitor Center
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Popular Resources
NWP #WriteOut Resources
General Project Advice
Exploration+ Model
Distance Learning Help
Distance Learning Directory
Advice on Planning a Project Showcase
Making PBL Matter:
Advice for Connecting w/ Parks
PBL Project Resources and Handouts
Interpretive Talk Planning Aide
Primary Source Assessment Tool
Mural Reflection and Analysis Guide
Workshop Links
If you're participating in one of our excellent workshops, here are the links that are being referenced.
What is PBL?
Main Course vs. Dessert Learning
Enhancing PBL - Going Beyond the Basics
Making Projects More Authentic
Looking For Assessment Opportunities
12 Ways to Include Community Members in Projects
Culture Building in PBL
Starting Your Year with Collaboration
"Virtual Visits" Resource Sheets
A large selection of online multimedia resources for teachers to use in "virtual experiential learning" when visiting National Parks isn't possible. Updated frequently!
Lincoln Boyhood Nat'l Memorial
Hopewell Culture Nat'l Historic Park
Denali Nat'l Park and Preserve
Lewis and Clark Nat'l Historic Trail
Castillo de San Marcos Nat'l Monument