“Nature is not a place to visit, it is home" - Gary Snyder
PARK BASED LEARNING
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High-quality projects are great to have sometimes you need a little guidance to really get the most out of the experience.
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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.
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Feel free to reach out with suggestions for additions to this page or for additional support.
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Welcome To The Visitor Center
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Popular Resources
NWP #WriteOut Resources
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General Project Advice
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Exploration+ Model
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Distance Learning Help
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Distance Learning Directory
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Advice on Planning a Project Showcase
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Making PBL Matter:
Advice for Connecting w/ Parks
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PBL Project Resources and Handouts
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Interpretive Talk Planning Aide
Primary Source Assessment Tool
Mural Reflection and Analysis Guide
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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
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Culture Building in PBL
Starting Your Year with Collaboration
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"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!
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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
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