Fun and Learning in the Classroom
Fun and Learning in the Classroom
Have a ranger bring the wild into your classroom! Here is an opportunity for you to meet California State Board of Education Content Standards for Science and other subjects while providing an exciting learning experience for your students. Easier to coordinate than a field trip, these programs are perfect for busy teachers. All programs except for Nature Nearby are 1 hour long; Nature Nearby is 1.5 hours long.
Discounts on classroom programs are available when multiple teachers at the same school book programs for the same day!
| Program | Grades | Length | Rate in LARPD Service Area | Outside LARPD Area Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammalian Madness | k - 5th | 1 hour | $95 | $105 |
| California Animals | Pre-k, tk, k | 1 hour | $95 | $105 |
| Creepy Crawlers | k - 5th | 1 hour | $95 | $105 |
| In the Dark | K - 5th | 1 hour | $95 | $105 |
| California Indians | 3rd - 4th | 1 hour | $95 | $105 |
| NEW Nature Nearby: Walking Field Trip | K - 5th | 1.5 hours | $150 | $165 |
What makes a mammal a mammal? Students will learn the characteristics of mammals as they feel furs, examine skulls, and discuss interesting animals. Children will learn about adaptations and strategies mammals have developed to help them survive in a “mammal eat mammal world.”
NGSS Standards Met: K-LS1-1; K-ESS3-1; K-2-ETS1-2 CC; 1- LS1.A
We are part of the natural world... so nature is never far away if you know where to look! Walking Field Trips connect students to the environment in their own backyard, helping them develop a sense of place and become more environmentally literate. Your class will be guided by interpretive staff during a 1 ½ hour exploration of a local park, open space area, or a green space at your school. There’s always something amazing to see if slow down and look!
*Interpretive staff will coordinate with teachers to choose a location, whether a green space at your school, or a nearby park or open space area that is within walking distance of the school.
What does a snake feel like? What does a spider look like up close? People often fear what they don’t understand. By meeting and learning about some of our more common “creepy” critters your class will gain a better understanding of why these animals look and behave the way they do. Students will learn why these creatures are important so they can appreciate them safely, while giving them the respect they deserve.
NGSS Standards Met: K-LS1-1; K-ESS3-1; LS1.A
Who begins their day when the sun goes down? As your students become bats, owls and other creatures of the night, they will learn about the adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in the dark. They will get up close and personal with wings, talons and taxidermied animals. Your class will learn about the huge diversity of bats and the important roles they play in our lives. You and your students will have a hoot!
NGSS Standards Met: K-LS1-1; K-ESS3-1; LS1.A
If your group can’t make it to the park they can still have the hands- on experience of examining artifacts and replicas with a ranger in your classroom. Your class will step back in time to learn about the traditional day-to-day life of the people that have populated the bay area for thousands of years. Demonstrations, role-play, and other activities will make your California Indians unit more meaningful and memorable.
Common Core History and Social Science Standards met: 3.2 HSS; 4.2 HSS
Contact Information
For more information or to schedule programs, call the LARPD Ranger Office at (925) 960-2400. Include the program(s) you are interested in, your school, grade level, number of students, and a few potential dates and times.