Habitat Detectives

Teacher Workshop

Please keep in mind that this program requires all teachers new to the program to attend a teacher workshop prior to class participation. The Habitat Detectives teacher workshop will take place on November 2nd, 2024. 

 

The Education Reservation Request Forms are now closed for the 2024-2025 school year. Education programs for Habitat Detectives are at full capacity. For questions, please email [e-mail]

 

 

Overview

Grades K - 1st

 

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How does a healthy habitat help living things thrive?

Habitat Detectives immerses your curious detectives into Crissy Marsh, a wetland where the salty waters of San Francisco Bay meet the freshwater of the Presidio's largest watershed. Through hybrid learning, students will be introduced to the components of a healthy habitat and the structure and function of living beings. Students will use their senses, scientific tools, and inquisitive minds to investigate the diversity of life that is found in Crissy Marsh.

Habitat Detectives uses the Understanding by Design framework and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards for kinder and first grade. The program is framed by the essential question - How does a healthy habitat help living things thrive?

 

Program Structure

The Habitat Detectives program is structured in the following model:

1. Classroom Preparation – A ranger leads a virtual classroom lesson to prepare students for the park field session.

2. Field Session – Students engage in an investigation of Crissy Marsh and discuss structure and function of living beings.
3. Classroom Assessment – Teacher will lead students on an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned through writing or illustration.

Program’s Framework and Curriculum Links will be uploaded shortly

 

How to Apply

• Step 1: Educators must complete the Education Reservation Request Form.

• Step 2: Park staff will reach out to accepted classes after September 24, 2024 to schedule a date for your class visit and park visit. Please keep in mind, programs in the Presidio are only offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

• Step 3: New teachers must attend a Teacher Workshop to confirm program dates.

• Step 4: Teachers complete pre-site lessons with students before the scheduled Ranger Class visit. Ranger visits the classroom virtually or in-person.

• Step 5: Class attends in-person park visit.

• Step 6: Teachers complete the post-site lesson and share student work with Rangers.

Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions.