Allow our Experts to provide your school with an expert guided hike experience at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve!
Explore the many wonders of Bolsa Chica! Students will get to experience the wetlands first-hand with an Expert Guide. The Bolsa Chica Conservancy offers a full spectrum of educational opportunities for students in grades TK-College. Our programs align with the Next Generation Science Standards and are tailored to suit the age, grade, and maturity level of our participants.
If you wish to book a visit to your school or event, check our WOW program here.
For more information, contact Jo Ann at Jo Ann@bolsachica.org
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy strives to align all of its education programs with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) – the California state standards for science, grades K-12. The goal of NGSS is to give educators the flexibility to design learning experiences that stimulate students’ interests in science and prepare them for college, careers, and citizenship. When exploring the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with the Conservancy, teachers and students can expect the following standards to be addressed in some capacity (with more in depth and additional coverage provided upon request):
K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-3
1-LS3-1, 1-ESS1-1
2-LS4-1, 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-3
3-LS2-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-ESS3-1
4-LS1-1, 4-ESS3-2
5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS2-2
MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4
HS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS4-5, HS-LS4-6, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-6
History also plays a big role in the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. While not as prevalent in the Conservancy’s programs, some aspects of local history are critical to understanding Bolsa Chica. Teachers and students can expect the following standards to be addressed in some capacity (with more in depth coverage provided upon request):
K.1.1, K.4.1, K.6.3
1.1.2, 1.2.4
2.2.4, 2.4.1
3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.2, 3.2.4, 3.3.3, 3.4.1
4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.7, 4.4.6
5.1.1
Before your field trip to Bolsa Chica, introduce your students to the wetlands using these free introductory packets!
[Pre-Visit Kindergarten]
[Pre-Visit Grades 1-2]
[Pre-Visit Grades 3-5]
[Pre-Visit Grades 6-8]
[Pre-Visit Grades 9-12]