Aztalan State Park
Exploring Ancient Aztalan

Experience Aztalan through the eyes of the early European "explorers." Learn how this Native American settlement used the natural resources of the area, and built the massive mounds and stockade.

Grades 2-3
Time of Year Year round (weather permitting)
Length of Program 45 minutes - 1 hour
Maximum Number of Students 50
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/12
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Environmental Education

  • B.4.10 Describe how they use natural resources in their daily lives
  • B.4.8 Describe and give examples of natural resources

Social Studies

  • B.4.10 Explain historical and current Wisconsin American Indians
  • B.4.9 Describe examples of cooperation and interdependence

See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards [PDF].

Special Instructions

Students should wear sturdy shoes since the grass is often wet. We advise arm clothing in the transitional seasons, because the wind blows hard across the open area.

Additional Resources

Self-guided tour brochures are available at the park.

Contact

For more information, ask:

Sarah Bolser
(920) 648-8774

Last Revised: Monday April 20 2009