Educational Resources for Parents and Teachers

Write to your state or local representatives to express your support and desire for the protection of prairie dogs and their ecosystems in your community!

Recommended age: Any! Kids and adults

Prairie dogs are the heart of a huge prairie ecosystem. Print, cut, and color these cards to start connecting the prairie plants and animals together. You can connect them with push pins and rubber bands or strings, draw connections on a dry-erase board or poster board!

Recommended age: Elementary

The prairie is a wonderfully unique ecosystem, native only to North America. This is the home off the black-tailed prairie dog and the countless species that benefit from them. If you want to take a deeper look and think like a wildlife biologist, download this scavenger hunt and see how many you can find!

Recommended Age: Elementary and Middle

In this activity, you’ll create a food pyramid that shows what eats what on the prairie. The best part is there are tons of combinations and possibilities! How many pyramids can you make?

Recommended age: Elementary

Did you know that a prairie dog’s home is complete with bedrooms, nurseries, bathrooms, and kitchens just like yours? The funny thing is, it’s all underground! Download this worksheet to learn more about prairie dog burrows and try mapping out your own!

Recommended age: Elementary and Middle

Do you live in an area that was historically part of a prairie ecosystem? Your backyard may not be big enough for a prairie dog colony, but by planting native prairie plants in your home, you can support native pollinators, reduce the spread of invasive species, restore your soil, and save water!

Recommended age: Any! Kids and adults

Are you up for the challenge? If you choose the right plants and animals, you can watch the prairie come to life before your eyes! Let's begin! Developed by the Bell Museum.

Recommended Age: Middle and High School