Climate Archives - Page 5 of 6

Tall pine trees on a mountain top covered with snow

Footprints of the Forest

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, Mount San Jacinto State Park, Places, PORTS Programs

Footprints of the Forest Join us for a high-altitude virtual field trip up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mount San Jacinto State PArk and Wilderness! In the first state wilderness in California, things are *extra* wild and need your help in keeping it that way.... Read MoreRead more about Footprints of the Forest

Jaw-some Great Whites

3-5, Animals, Climate, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs, Science, Torrey Pines State Beach

Jaw-some Great Whites Join us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for an unforgettable underwater adventure exploring the fascinating world of great white sharks! In this interactive, educational program, students will discover the amazing adaptations that make... Read MoreRead more about Jaw-some Great Whites

Harbor Seal Adaptations!

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, K-2, MacKerricher State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Harbor Seal Adaptations! Students will virtually visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically the Harbor Seal! Students will observe and identify what crucial adaptations ensure seal survival... Read MoreRead more about Harbor Seal Adaptations!

A great white shark smiles for the camera.

Sharks: Fact or Fiction?

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, Climate, History, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science

Sharks: Fact or Fiction? Through a fun and interactive program, students will identify facts from misconceptions about one of the ocean’s most interesting predators, sharks! While debunking misconceptions, we will explore shark physiology, hunting, adaptations,... Read MoreRead more about Sharks: Fact or Fiction?

Black and white photo of a gentleman using a long stick to pull tar from a barrel.

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, Climate, History, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance! Let’s discover the active tar seeps at Carpinteria State Beach! Students will learn about why and how tar continues to seep on our coast. We will then observe a series of historical or modern scenes of tar and discuss and decide whether this... Read MoreRead more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!