Organization | Description | Age Groups | State Education Standards | Contact Information |
There are two programs available for virtual learning: 1) No Dinosaurs Here, Only Mammals! Join an Education Ranger as they introduce students to several species of mammals that once roamed the Nebraska plains during the Miocene epoch some 26-15 Million Years ago. Learn about how climate change, geology and other environmental factors contributed to the evolution and extinction of these species. And some other fun facts as well! 2) Agate Fossil Beds Native American Collection Join our Education Rangers as we take a tour of the James Cook Collection of Native American artifacts, we will look inside “A window onto Lakota life” here on the Great Plains. We will also explore how the Bison was sacred to the Lakota and we will learn how the animal played an integral part of their daily lives. And talk about the friendship formed between Chief Red Cloud and a local rancher named James Cook. |
| 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: Nebraska State Standards in Earth Science and Social Studies | 308-436-9760 | |
The Mammoth Site offers a variety of hands-on programming for k-12 in paleontological and biological science concepts including field trips to the site, classroom programming, virtual programs, camps, and educational kits. They are happy to work with educators to develop or adapt programming to better engage students | K-High School | All programming is based on South Dakota and Next Generation Science Standards | 605-745-6017 | |
Wind Cave's program is a 2021-2022 Pinnacle Award winner from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration. Come explore Wind Cave National Park virtually! Rangers offer a variety of programs about both the surface and subsurface. Explore the world's most complex maze-cave or one of the last intact mixed-grass prairie ecosystems. These programs can be applied to all ages or used as a unique virtual experience.
| These program can be adapted for all ages Pre-k to adult learners | 605-745-1132 |
