Sharks!

Rock Fund Program: 1st Grade

What makes sharks so fin-credible?! In this program, students look at specimens, learn to move like sharks and use models to understand the importance of sharks' unique body parts.

Logistics

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. November 2025-February 2026

Program Times: 10:15am or 11:10am, some flexibility in start or end time can be requested, but is not guaranteed. Classes may enter the museum as early as 9:30am.

Duration: 40 minutes, includes sitting and movement

Location: Our educators will meet your class at the T-Rex near the entrance. We will proceed to the Nature Lab on level 3.

Program Specifics: 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

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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.

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

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.

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