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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Friends of Ballard Park educators lead 1½ to 2 hour field trips focusing on a wide variety of subjects including the environment, literacy, art and physical education. They are designed for PK-6th grade but can be adapted based on the age/grade of participating students.
All Friends of Ballard Park educational programs are linked to the Grade Span Expectations and East Bay Collaborative’s KITES.
Pick one of the following programs or select a few to create a series. Call 619.3377 for more information. |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GSE LINKS |
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ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS – find out why it takes more than speed or claws to survive in the wild. Students learn about the many animals in the park and how some use adaptations such as camouflage to survive. |
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Grades K-2: LS1-2, LS1-4; EBC KITES - Animals 2X2, Organisms
Grades 3-4: LS1-2, LS1-4; EBC KITES - Structures of Life, EcoSystems
Grades 5-6: LS1-2, LS2-5; EBC KITES - Environments, Diversity of Life
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BUGS OF BALLARD PARK – Explore the fascinating world of insects. Students will walk through Ballard Park, catch and identify insects and discover what it takes to be a bug. |
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Grades K-2: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS1-4, LS4-8; EBC KITES - Animals 2X2, Organisms, Insects
Grades 3-4: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS1-4, LS4-8; EBC KITES - Structures of Life, EcoSystems
Grades 5-6: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS2-5; EBC KITES - Environments, Diversity of Life
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DISCOVER THE WORLD AROUND YOU – There are lots of ways to “see” the world you live in. Activities and lessons demonstrate how animals use their senses to survive and a park scavenger hunt encourages students to use their own senses . |
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Grades K-2: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS4-8, PS1-1; EBC KITES - Organisms
Grades 3-4: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS4-8, PS1-1; EBC KITES – EcoSystems, Human Body
Grades 5-6: GSEs - LS4-10; EBC KITES – Environments, Diversity of Life
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GET FIT – Explore the great outdoors and ways to stay healthy at the same time. This program focuses on the importance of good heath and exercise using engaging games and activities in a beautiful outdoor setting. |
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Grades K-2: LS4-8
Grades 3-4: LS4-8; EBC KITES –Human Body
Grades 5-6: LS4-10
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HABITATS OF BALLARD PARK – Who lives where and who depends on whom? Students will go on a habitat hunt to identify the many habitats found in Ballard Park and what animals might live there. Students also explore how habitats are connected in the big web of life. |
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Grades K-2: LS1-2, LS1-4, LS2-6, LS4-8; EBC KITES - Animals 2X2, Organisms, Insects
Grades 3-4: LS1-2, LS1-4, LS2-5, LS2-6, LS3-7, LS4-8; EBC KITES - Structures of Life, EcoSystems
Grades 5-6: LS1-2, LS2-5, LS2-7; EBC KITES - Environments, Diversity of Life
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TREES – Meet a tree - what makes trees unique and how do they get around? Through interviews and hands-on exploration students study tree structures from roots to seeds. |
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Grades K-2: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS1-3, LS1-4, PS1-1; EBC KITES – Organisms
Grades 3-4: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2, LS1-3, LS1-4, LS2-5, LS3-7; EBC KITES - Structures of Life, EcoSystems
Grades 5-6: GSEs - LS1-1, LS1-2; EBC KITES - Environments, Diversity of Life
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WHO LIVES IN A PARK? Students are introduced to the wildlife that lives at Ballard Park and hear about the importance of a nature preserve. They will also explore interspecies relationships by dissecting owl pellets and predator/prey activities. |
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Grades K-2: GSEs - LS1-2, LS1-4, LS2-5; EBC KITES - Animals 2X2, Organisms
Grades 3-4: GSEs - LS1-2, LS1-4, LS2-5, LS3-7; EBC KITES - Structures of Life, EcoSystems
Grades 5-6: GSEs - LS1-2, LS2-5; EBC KITES – Environments, Diversity of Life
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