Using the Park as a living classroom! Explore these resources for lesson planning ideas and teaching resources about sea turtles, archaeology, and Virgin Islands culture.
Sea Turtle Workbook
A 16 page activity book about sea turtle in the Virgin Islands. Crosswords, word searches and mazes make learning about species, nests, and feeding adaptations fun.
Bird Workbook
A 16 page activity book about birds in the Virgin Islands. Crosswords, word searches and connections make learning about habitats, distinct characteristics and feeding adaptations fun.
Sea Turtle Library
Visit our Sea Turtle Resource Library for videos, species cards, posters, images and more on the beautiful endangered species that live in our waters.
Bird Walk with Ranger Laurel
Retired ranger, Laurel Brannick shares her knowledge and passion for birds in the park. This video pairs well with this bird seminar. (7:01)
Sea Shore Walk with Ranger Laurel
Made for classrooms, this fun educational video explores the sea shore in Mary's Creek with retired ranger, Laurel Brannick. (7:17)
Cinnamon Bay Trail With Ranger Golda
This educational video takes a tour of the plants and trees found on the Cinnamon Bay Loop Trail with retired ranger, Golda Herman. (8:15)
Voices Of St John
Here, St.John is an oral history about Virgin Islands National Park and St. John. It serves to give voice to the heritage, culture and natural history as told by born St. Johnians and resident scientists.
Passing It On Documentary
Passing It On To Another One weaves together inspirational tales told by Virgin Islands culture bearers of arts, music and crafts. Watch the entire documentary or dip into individual short segments!
Tektite Project
Explore an interesting collection of materials recording the science, technology and psychology programs that were a part of the Tektite projects that took place on St. John in the 1960s.
Natural Resources
Explore research papers, study guides and more on subjects like natural resource history, birds, bats, and island economics.
Archaeology and Heritage
There is a rich cultural heritage in the Park including two prehistoric archaeological sites. A number of papers on the Taino petroglyphs, ship wrecks in VI waters and more are available.
Virtual Seminars
Friends regularly hosts virtual seminars on a wide range of subjects that are recorded and available for use in classrooms.
Learn More About The Park
Visit the Virgin Islands National Park website for more information on its natural, cultural and historical treasures.