Homes for Fishes
Exploring a Coral Reef
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Kindergarten
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What makes the California Academy’s coral reef a good home for fish?
Students will explore through close-up observations of aquarium animals and creative play in our Philippine Coral Reef Amphitheater.
NGSS connections
NGSS connections
This field trip and accompanying activities support aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards.
Kindergarten
Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS3.A: Natural Resources
Crosscutting Concept: Systems and System Models
LOGISTICS
LOGISTICS
Days: Mondays - Thursdays; November-February
Program Times: 10:15am, some flexibility in start or end time can be requested, but is not guaranteed.
Duration: 35 minutes of hands-on fun, including close-up observations, movement and creative play!
Location: Our educators will meet your class at the Alligator Swamp and guide them to the Philippine Coral Reef where the program will take place.
Additional Supports: This program can be taught in Spanish or Chinese. Additionally we use inclusive instructional design. Please reach out to us if there are specific accommodations that would help your group engage with the activities. therockprogram@calacademy.org
Transportation: A Guide to Securing a Paid Sponsored Bus for San Francisco Unified School District.
Accessibility: Staircase leading down to Aquarium, elevator available. Noisy environment, sensory support kit available with Guest Experience at the front entrance of the museum.
A Social Story to help students know what to expect on a field trip
A Social Story to help students know what to expect on a field trip
Social stories help young people know what to expect and how to act in a new environment or social situation.
The social story below helps students learn about their upcoming field trip. Some students and their families may have never taken a trip to a museum like the Academy. To help them know what to expect, to aid your class in transisitions, or to alleviate anxiety of a new place, you may use the social story below.
You can also download the presentation to adjust it to fit your specific trip plans.
Map and Field Trip Guide
Map and Field Trip Guide
These multilingual maps with tips for chaperones can help set the tone for your class's helpful adults.
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
Visit our Student Page for more fun activities on redwoods.
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