Educator Information
School group rate:
Pre-K-12: $2 per student when paid* as a group.
College-level: $2 per student when paid as a group (no billing), $5 when paid individually.
*We accept checks when presented with a valid driver's licence, MasterCard or VISA, or can bill.
Special Needs Adult: $2 per person as a group.
Minimum number for school group rate: 10
Adult Groups (tour groups) - See general admission under the "Visitor Information" button
at the left.
Chaperons (including teachers) - free vs. paid:
Grade 3 and under, 1 free adult per 5 students, additional chaperons are only $2 each.
Grade 4 and above, 1 free adult per 10 students, additional chaperons are only $2 each.
Coming Soon! Home School Visit Information and Resources (Please visitor our Discovery Center to learn about the cultural and natural history at the Falls or look at the Educator Handbook below.
All programs led by park staff require a reservation!
Groups exploring the fossil bed on their own must make a reservation.
New! Group Reservation Request Form...
If you are not familiar with our programs and fees, please read the information below first!
Booking a Field Trip
More information about bringing your educational group to the Falls of the Ohio.
Field Trip Planner
A guide to planning a field trip anywhere!
Chaperon Info
Give this to your chaperons before they arrive.
Educator's Handbook
Loads of information: activities, fossil ID sheets, info about the park, a bibliography, and more!
Professional Development
We offer summer PD opportunities in earth and life sciences.
Geology & Archaeology Boxes for the Classroom
We have several loaner-kits to help your students explore fossils and rocks. No charge.
Probing the Wonders of the Falls Activity Book
A book by Kenny Karem with 22 interdisciplinary activities is available from our gift shop for $7.95.
Activity Sheets
Our current exhibits are interesting, but not interactive. To keep your students on-task, please download these activities and copy them for your class visit. Bring pencils, we will provide a writing surface that won't scratch our exhibits.
- Grades 2-3
- Grades 4-5
- Grades 6+
Our programs meet Educational Standards in Indiana and Kentucky science. See how they align in the links below (PDFs):
- IN Science Standards
- KY Science Standards
Earth Science Literacy Standards - Learn what the scientists rate as the most important things we should teach students!
Try these activities in the classroom or at home.
Updated August 20, 2010 |
