Grade Level Archives - PORTS Program

park interpreter in a pensive state surrounded by raptor birds in the background on a stone wall

Raptors to Raptors: the Evolution of Birds (Block Schedule)

6-8, 9-12, Animals, PORTS Programs, Science, Silver Strand State Beach, STEAM

Raptors to Raptors: the Evolution of Birds (Block Schedule) Please note: This program is designed for teachers with a block schedule looking to book the same program multiple times a day. When booking this program, please be sure to include class start times for the... Read MoreRead more about Raptors to Raptors: the Evolution of Birds (Block Schedule)

Hi Up House: Resilience in the Canyon

3-5, History, People, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM, Wildwood Canyon State Park

Hi Up House: Resilience in the Canyon This program uses the story of the McCollough family and the Hi-Up House, built in Wildwood Canyon during the Great Depression, to explore universal themes. Through a historical lens, students investigate resilience,... Read MoreRead more about Hi Up House: Resilience in the Canyon

Tule Elk Live Camera

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Instructional Resources, K-2, Places, Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

Trees of the Tahoe Basin

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, People, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Trees of the Tahoe Basin Learn about the amazing trees of Sugar Pine Point State Park, and their adaptations to the harsh mountain climates of the Tahoe Basin! We will investigate different parts of trees to figure out how they thrive in this environment. Join our... Read MoreRead more about Trees of the Tahoe Basin

People Shape Ecosystems

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Plants, PORTS Programs

People Shape Ecosystems Join us in exploring the unique and varied ecosystems of Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Humans are a part of nature, and we have the ability to make significant changes to it. In this program, we will explore the redwood, river, and prairie... Read MoreRead more about People Shape Ecosystems