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.

Teachers!

If you come to the Falls after morning rush hour (9:30 -

10:00 AM), the travel time is not significantly different

with the I-64 bridge closed. Alternate routes in the link

below will help you get here with minimal delays.

Alternate directions to the Falls while Sherman Minton Bridge is closed!

This affects schools that come via I-65 southbound and I-64 westbound.

Please be sure your bus drivers are familiar with alternative routes -

especially if you arrive here before 9:30 a.m.

 

        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 resources listed!              Professional Development     

  Educator Handbook with many Falls-related                              Opportunities       

  resources, field trip planner's guide, loaner kits           2012 teacher workshops for credit

  (fossils, rocks & archaeology), Falls book,                    in paleontology and multi-disciplinary

  Lewis & Clark, Earth Science Literacy, and more!        topics are posted. More details are

                                                                                                      now posted!

   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 January 24, 2012.