K-12 Badlands Virtual Experience
This multimedia education program explores the geology, paleontology, prairie ecology, and human history of the Badlands. Images, videos, text, graphics, teacher lesson plans and much more is waiting to be explored.
K-8 Distance Learning Video Conference Lesson Plans
These lessons are designed for classrooms preparing for a video conference; however, they may be modified for any classroom. (Topics: geology, bison, fossils)
K-8 Badlands in Your Classroom Lesson Plans
These lessons are designed for classrooms preparing for a ranger visit; however, they may be modified for any classroom. (Topics: geology, bison, fossils)
K-8 Secrets of the Past Video Lesson
Students gain an understanding and appreciation of Badlands Earth history by watching a six-minute ranger video and completing the suggested activities. (Topics: geology, fossils)
K-5 Kylie's Fossil Find
Students explore the real-life fossil discovery made by seven year old Kylie Ferguson through literacy activities.
7-12 Swift Fox Curriculum Unit
This life science curriculum unit uses research data from the swift fox restoration program to explore topics such as populations, ecological interdependence, and the job of wildlife biologists.
4 Walk the Badlands Health & Fitness Program
Students of all ages can increase their physical activity level while learning about Badlands National Park. Students log their daily exercise, convert the minutes to miles, and then chart an imaginary journey through the park. Badlands National Park Official Map
K-6 Self Guided Field Trips
These lessons are designed for classes participating in a field trip to Badlands National Park; however, they may be modified for any classroom.