Fossil Butte National Monument - For Teachers (U.S. National Park Service)

A guided hike is one of several activities provided during a field trip.

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Having fun during a field trip

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Field Trips School groups are always welcome at Fossil Butte National Monument. To avoid schedule conflicts, please call one to two months in advance. Programs are designed to fit the length of visit, age of participants, availability of staff, and specific requests by teachers. Activity sheets are designed for most grade levels.

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Classroom Visits Rangers are available to make visits to the classroom. Topics do not necessarily need to focus on fossils, but please allow four to six weeks for preparation.

Teaching Paleontology in the National Parks and Monuments and Public Lands

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Fossil Education Kits A curriculum guide and kit aid teachers in presenting concepts of time, past life, and fossils. The kit is intended for students in the second and third grades and is available for loan. Please contact the monument's Lead Interpreter for details. Download the curriculum and slideshows at: www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/education and find lots of other educational materials.