Virtual Field Trip
From Coal to Clay 
Discover the hidden industries of early California near Livermore and Tracy. Explore the life of a coal miner in some of the first coal mines of CA and explore the life of a factory worker at what is now Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. We will discuss company towns, risk and rewards of starting companies, and discrimination in the workplace. This program is for 3rd grade and above.
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In- Person School Programs
Nature Everywhere
Local natural resource lesson geared toward your grade level
Description: Explore the parks plants and animal and the different habitats they live in. (Can be adapted to in-classroom)
Bring: Participants are encouraged to bring a snack, lunch, water, comfortable walking shoes, and dressed to play in the outdoors.
Duration: 2 hours at park; 1 hour in classroom
Time (in Park): Start at 10 am and end around 12 pm
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards including but not limited to: K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2 - K-ESS3-3; 1-LS1-1 & 1-LS3-1; 2-LS2-1 - 2-LS2-12 & 2-LS4-1; 3-LS1-, 3-LS2-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-3 - 3-LS4-4; 4-ESS2-1, 4-LS1-1 - 4-LS1-2; 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
(Our program may tailored to your group's grade level and curriculum.)
Cost: Free
Group Size: This program can accommodate 1 class.
If you are interested in participating in a school program please contact fiona.catalano@parks.ca.gov or call (925) 243-2003.