For Educators

Discovery Makes Learning Fun!

Cave of the Mounds Student Fan Mail Take a trip back in time to Wisconsin’s Oldest Classroom! For over 60 years Cave of the Mounds has been providing fun and educational field trips. Come for a one hour Cave Tour, or combine several of our activities and fill the whole day with fun, hands-on learning! We offer a wide variety of interactive Educational Programs all year 'round. Spend some quality time with Mother Nature – book your trip today.

Field Trip Guide for Groups

Resources

Extend your field trip experience by trying an experiment in your classroom!

Try these experiments in your classroom!

Activity: Make Your Own Speleothems

Teacher's Guide: Make Your Own Speleothems

Handout Helpers

Are you looking for ways to prepare your students for the concepts they will hear about on your planned visit to the Cave? Here are some handouts to help you set the stage for your students experience!

SpeleoQUEST - Cave Science

Geology - Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

Mound Bound - Orienteering

Lesson Plans

Download great lesson plans to use as you plan your next field trip to Cave of the Mounds! Plans are geared to each Educational Program area and include a Learning Extension idea to try back in the classroom. Age appropriate worksheets and activites are also available, and will be added periodically.