Biscayne National Park - Guest Speakers (U.S. National Park Service)

A variety of Ranger presentations may be scheduled for your class. Park Rangers can help bring real world examples into your classroom. Topics range from plankton to pioneers and from sea beans to coral reefs. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 305.230.1144 ext 3078 to schedule a presentation.

NPS/KODAK PHOTO BY NEIL MONTANUS

Turtle Lab.

Sea Turtle Journey
Students can learn the natural history and the perils facing sea turtles through story time with a National Park Ranger, followed by an activity illustrating the important role students play in sea turtle conservation. This program is designed to be portable and can be presented in a classroom or library setting.

Grades: K-3rd
Ranger led: Yes
Program length: 1 hour
Standards based: Yes
Group size: minimum 15
Chaperones: n/a
Program dates: August-June, staff permitting
Teacher workshop required: No
School’s responsibility: Classroom or auditorium for presentation
Park’s responsibility: Ranger & Program materials
To register: Mail or fax the Classroom Registration Form
For more information: call (305)230-1144 x 3078

Thomas Strom

A Ranger teaches students.

What DO You Do?
Your students will be introduced to National Parks and the four ecosystems of Biscayne National Park while learning about careers as a National Park Ranger. This program is designed to be portable and can be presented in a classroom or library setting.

Grades: 3rd-12th
Ranger led: Yes
Program length: 1 hour
Standards based: Yes
Group size: minimum 15
Chaperones: n/a
Program dates: August-June, staff permitting
Teacher workshop required: No
School’s responsibility: Classroom or auditorium for presentation
Park’s responsibility: Mail or fax the Classroom Registration Form
For more information: Call (305)230-1144 x 3078