State Parks & Forests

Education

Devil's Lake

Devil's Lake State Park
Effigy Mounds of Devil's Lake

Travel back in time as you visit the Indian mounds at Devil's Lake. Who built them? Why were they built? How were they built? How did the mound builder's culture differ from ours? Gain insights into the resourcefulness needed to survive 1,000 years ago at Spirit Lake.

Grades 4-8
Time of Year Fall, winter, spring
Length of Program 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Maximum Number of Students 30
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/10
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Social Studies

  • B.4.10 Explain historical and current Wisconsin American Indians
  • B.4.4 Compare contemporary life with life in the past
  • B.8.1 Interpret the past using primary source materials

Special instructions

Program starts at the nature center but then goes outdoors. Participants will be walking down a steep trail. Appropriate footwear is recommended.

Contact

David Bouche
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park Rd.
Baraboo, WI 53913-9299
(608) 356-8301 ext. 3115
(608) 356-4281 (fax)

Last Revised: Friday December 29 2006