Rainforest Cacao
Grade 2 - in the museum
Logistics
Days: Mondays - Thursdays; November-February
Times: 10:15am, or 11:10am, some flexibility in start or end time can be requested, but is not guaranteed.
Duration: 40 minutes of fun, including close-up observations, story making, and a hands-on game.
Location: Educators will meet classes at the Naturalist Center on Level 3.
Additional Supports: This program can be taught bilingually or solely in Spanish or Cantonese. 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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Next Generation Science Standards Connections
2nd Grade Life Science Disciplinary Core Idea: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems - Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations - Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena. (2-PS1-3)