Frog in the Bog

Our highly-rated three day/two night hands-on program combines discovery, adventure, and fun with math, science and social studies. A variety of state and national curriculum requirements are met as students explore the natural and cultural history of the dunes, the interconnection of human and natural environments and the rich biological diversity found in the southern Lake Michigan region.
Tuition: Prices include programs, meals, and lodging, along with pre- and post-visit materials. Prices vary depending on the size of your group, the time of year you attend, financial aid and more.  
Age: Grades 4-6
Availability: September–November and March–May

 

Through this interactive, virtual program, students will go on an adventure in the Indiana Dunes National Park to learn about its unique ecosystems and the plants and animals that call them home. Students will also compare and contrast ecosystems beyond the dunes with some of Dunes Learning Center’s past Naturalists!

Grades: 4th-5th

Program Format

Frog on the Log-in is a flexible, 3-part program, appropriate for classroom instruction, e-learning, or hybrid environments. It can be used as an introduction to the on-campus Frog in the Bog program, or as a standalone learning opportunity.

Session 1: Introduction to Indiana Dunes National Park
Students will tour five of the ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes. Lesson can be completed by students on their own device or with a teacher in the classroom. (~30 minutes)

Session 2: Creature Feature
Students will go on a search for clues to understand how local organisms are adapted to Indiana Dunes ecosystems. Choose a self-guided adventure (~45 minutes) or complete the activity with one of the Dunes Learning Center Naturalists in a live, 60-minute lesson!

Session 3: Wrap Up
Students will explore using Google Earth and videos to think critically and compare life at the Indiana Dunes to life in similar ecosystems across the United States. Lesson can be completed by students on their own device or with a teacher in the classroom. (~30 minutes)

You can see an example of how we use Google Earth by clicking the button, or by watching this short navigation tutorial:

Along with a funding award from the Lilly Endowment Youth Program Resilience Fund, this program was made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation through generous support of partners including Union Pacific Railroad and donors across the country. The National Park Foundation is the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.

Thanks to this support, the registration fee for all three components is $150 per classroom.
Need-based scholarships available for qualifying classrooms.

This Fall, Frog on the Log-In is offered FREE OF CHARGE for groups who register for Frog in the Bog. Fill out the form below to request your program today!

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