Ages/learning levels: all Materials: paper, crayons/markers/paint (and anything else that you want!)
Activity is also available to download (pdf)
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The National Park Service arrowhead was authorized as the official National Park Service emblem by the Secretary of Interior on July 20, 1951. Each of the element of the arrowhead represents a resource that is protected within National Park Service Sites.
MISSION STATEMENT: The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
The Arrowhead represents historical and archaeological resources like buildings, artifacts, and documents.
The Sequoia Tree represents vegetation like trees, flowers, grass, and other plants.
The bison represents wildlife like bears, deer, squirrels, and birds.
The mountain represents land formations, scenic and recreational opportunities like hiking and climbing.
The lake represents water and recreational opportunities like kayaking, rafting, and fishing.
The National Park Service text represents the agency which was established under the Organic Act in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson.Think about your visit to Prince William Forest Park or the last park that you visited. What are some of the things that you saw that remind you of the different elements of the Arrowhead? How does the park work to protect those resources? What did you learn about the park and the nation by experiencing the resources?
Activity
Imagine that you were asked to design an Arrowhead to represent your favorite park. What things will you choose to represent each of the six elements? Why are those things important the park and to you? Use the outline below to create your design.
Use this outline to create your own NPS arrowhead!
