Distance Learning

a ranger points to a presentation of dogs while using a computer
Denali is an environment of extreme temperatures, tall mountains, glacial landscapes, and more.The climate and landscape might be very different from where you live. Do you wish you could bring your class to Denali? If we're far from you, take part in the next best thing by bringing Denali to your classroom!
Our free, interactive presentations start as early as 7 am AKST and are available from October 31st through March 10th (with breaks around some major holidays). Registration begins on October 1st. If you would like to use the Denali experience to enhance your curriculum, please see our offerings below. Our programs are designed to meet national teaching standards and are appropriate for students in
grades K - 6.

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  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    Ask an Alaskan -
    Living and Working in Denali

    two snowshoers smile as they tromp through the snow

    Our educators have a wealth of knowledge about Denali National Park and Preserve and great stories about living in Alaska. Tap into this engaging information through an informal question and answer session that is available to K-12th grades and university level students. Topics can cover the flora, fauna, glaciers, geology, biology, and cultural history of Denali, as well as life in rural Alaska, careers in the National Park Service, and more.

    Type:
    Distance Learning
    Grade level:
    Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
    Subjects:
    Science
  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    Denali: "The High One"
    (Geology of the Mountain)

    Denali looks pinks during sunrise

    Denali National Park and Preserve hosts the tallest mountain in North America. It can be hard to get here, but you can bring Denali into your classroom instead! Learn about this tall peak and why exactly Denali is so tall in this program specifically designed for 4th-6th grade.

    Type:
    Distance Learning
    Grade level:
    Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
    Subjects:
    Science
  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    Denali's Dinosaurs

    dinosaurs walk through a cretaceous swamp

    Ever wonder what Denali looked like 70 million years ago? Learn about our Cretaceous past during this brand new distance learning program specifically design for K -3rd grade. Using Zoom or Skype videoconferencing connection, our staff will spend an hour teaching your class about Denali's prehistoric past using interactive lessons and activities.

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    Average: 5.0 (1 rating)

    Type:
    Distance Learning
    Grade level:
    Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
    Subjects:
    Science
  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    Every Kid in a Park: Denali

    a ranger goes for a hike with two kids

    Public lands are special places that provide opportunities for us to connect with the history and culture, enjoy nature, and make new discoveriesbut only if we get out and visit them! This program will teach your students about what makes Denali unique and special. Learn about our sled dogs, Denali (North America's tallest mountain), and the wildlife that call this park home!

    Type:
    Distance Learning
    Grade level:
    Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
    Subjects:
    Science
  • Denali National Park & Preserve

    The Science of Sled Dogs

    A team of sled dogs pulls a musher on a sled through the snow

    Denali National Park and Preserve hosts the US government's only dog-sled team. It can be hard to get here, but you can bring Denali into your classroom instead! The education staff at Denali can visit your classroom for free via the internet. Using Zoom or Skype videoconferencing connections, our staff will spend an hour teaching your class about Denali's amazing natural resources using interactive lessons and activities

    Excellent

    Average: 5.0 (2 ratings)

    Type:
    Distance Learning
    Grade level:
    Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
    Subjects:
    Science

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

PO Box 9
Denali Park, AK 99755

Phone:

(907) 683-9532
General park information. The phone is answered 9 am - 4 pm daily, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message with your number and we'll call you back as soon as we finish helping the visitor on the line ahead of you.

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