Connecting the environment of the ancient past with the natural and cultural history of yesterday and today.















 

 


Educator Information

The Falls of the Ohio State Park was created with student experiences in mind. We have been providing K-16 grade educational opportunities since the Interpretive Center opened in January 1994. Please consult any of the six links below to learn more about the various student and teacher-related programs we offer throughout the year.  Don't forget to check out the Kid's Page and Discovery Center for activities and resources.

Download & Copy Activity Sheets Here

 

        Outdoor fossil lab                                              Indoor fossil lab

   Planning Your Student Experience                                   Programs Offered         

   Describes aspects of booking your field trip                  Student outdoor and indoor

   and use of chaperons.                                                          programs descriptions.

                                                                                                       Activity sheets downloaded here.                                                                                                        Relevant education standards listed.

   Rock kit                                                 Teachers collecting fossils on road cut

  Teacher Resources        New entries listed!                    Professional Development     

  For before, during and after your visit, plus                                Opportunities       

  connections for earth science, social studies               2013 teacher workshops for credit

  and writing activities, general information  like             in paleontology and multi-disciplinary

  field trip planner's guide, loaner kits (fossils,                topics are set: Field Paleontology,

  rocks, minerals & archaeology), career info,                 Museums & Fossils, Connecting

  and more!                                                                                Geology & Habitat, etc.

                                                                                                     

   Students cleaning fossil beds                                                 Interpretive Center at the Falls of the Ohio

  For Home Schools                                                                Group Reservation Request Form

  Falls field trip information and resources                       Request a date and time for your visit.

  organized for easy use by home school                        We will reply by e-mail or phone to  

  groups.                                                                                     confirm your trip.

                                     

 

Completely Revamped August 5, 2011, updated May 14, 2013.