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Rock Fund Program: 1st Grade
Logistics
Logistics
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
November 2026 - February 2027Program Times: 10:15am or 11:10am
Front door check-in times can vary, please aim to be checked in by the start of the program. Classes may enter the museum as early as 9:30am.Some flexibility in start or end time can be requested, but is not guaranteed.
Duration: 40 minutes
includes sitting, movement and table work.Meeting Location: T-Rex near the entrance
Our educators will meet your class at the T-Rex. We will proceed to the Nature Lab on level 3.Class Size Limit: 25
Due to the physical space of the Nature Lab this program will not be able to accommodate split classes.
What makes sharks so fin-credible?! Students get up close with real specimens, discover their wildest adaptations, meet the sharks of SF Bay, and learn how everyday choices help protect the Bay.
Program Specifics
Program Specifics
During the Program: Students will begin on carpet squares and eventually move to one of our tables. If possible, please have a chaperone join a table to aid discussions.
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
How can I help my students and adults prepare for the trip?
How can I help my students and adults prepare for the trip?
In the days before your field trip, help your class prepare:
Each person should at a minimum bring: a jacket and water bottle.
Consider printing this chaperone guide with a map: English/Spanish and English/Chinese. Here is an interactive map with a sensory guide.
On the day of your field trip:
Have students use the restroom prior to the program start time.
Consider having students eat a snack before the start of the program.
If possible, please have a chaperone join a table to aid discussions.
Where's that meeting place?
Where's that meeting place?
The T-Rex is located at the entrance of the museum. If bathrooms are needed, they are located to the right of the T-Rex, next to the elevators.
Our educator will meet your class at the T-Rex before the start of the class.
Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
This unit supports the following standards:
LS1. A:
Structure and Function
All organisms have external parts. Different animals use their body parts in different ways to see, hear, grasp objects, protect themselves, move from place to place, and seek, find, and take in food, water, and air.
Crosscutting Concept — Structure and Function: The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
Transformative Education Principles
Transformative Education Principles
Contexualized Learning
Empathy & Interest
Children's Book Recommendations
Children's Book Recommendations
Interested in stories about sharks and the people who loved them? Check out our Children's Book Recommendations.
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