Explore Mt. Hemlock Forest

Lessons that explore the high mountain forest habitat found at Crater Lake.

Lesson 1 Discover Nature at Crater Lake

There are many different types of organisms. In this lesson students investigate and categorize a variety of organisms that make their home at Crater Lake National Park.

Lesson 2 Meet a Tree

Students learn the difference between deciduous and coniferous trees; how to identify trees by their leaves, seeds and bark; and that trees are producers, by exploring trees at or around their school site.

Lesson 3 Explore Mt. Hemlock Forest at Crater Lake

When students visit Crater Lake National Park with their class, they will get an opportunity to learn about the Mt. Hemlock and other trees that live in the high mountain forest habitat.

Lesson 4 Meet an Animal

All animals must be able to find food and shelter, grow and reproduce to survive and thrive in their environment. In this lesson students investigate an animal and share their findings as a field guide entry for their classroom's animal field guide to Crater Lake National Park.

Lesson 5 Set the Scene

Students use drawing and painting techniques to create a personal image of their experience at Crater Lake National Park.

Lesson 6 Nature-Up Close and Personal

In this lesson students write an acrostic about a plant, an animal or feature of Crater Lake National Park.