Units of Study
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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Explore the art and architecture of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the art and artifacts of Hearst Castle (6th grade)
Ancient Civilizations Unit of Study
DESERT STORIES TODAY AND YESTERDAY
Explore Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to discover its stories of change, preservation, extinction and protection. (4th and 6th grade)
Desert Stories Unit of StudyELEPHANT SEALS
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Students are introduced to the evolutionary history and adaptations of the northern elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Reserve. (7th grade)
Elephant Seals Unit of StudyGOLD RUSH
Learn about the California Gold Rush from Columbia State Historic Park. (4th grade)
Gold Rush Unit of StudyREDWOOD ECOLOGY
Find out about the unique redwood forest ecosystems of Humboldt Redwoods and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks. (6th grade)
Redwood Ecology Unit of StudySALMON LIFECYCLE
Students are introduced to the life cycle of salmon and the importance of watersheds for their survival at Del Norte Redwoods State Park (3rd, 6th grade)
Salmon LifecycleState Government
Engage students in researching information about their state representatives, the law-making process, and how they, as citizens, have a voice in government. (8th (adaptable for other grades)
State Government Units of StudyTIDEPOOLS
Experience life at the ocean's edge and find out why life in the tidepools is no day at the beach. (4th, 5th grade) new test
Tidepools Units of StudyWEATHER AND CLIMATE
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a great place to observe weather. Students will learn about weather, climate and the story of this unique park in Los Angeles. (5th grade)
Weather and Climate Unit of Study
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