Brief Description:
Explore the Ecological Preserve of La Jolla Shores beach in this fun, hands-on field science program. Each program is customized based on tide and weather conditions and student grade level. Please call for available dates.

Choose from:

BEACH INVESTIGATION (subject to tides) Using clues found right under their toes, students will learn about the life surrounding the sandy beach. Participants will dig in the sand to understand how animals use their adaptations to survive in this changing environment. They also will learn about the local kelp forests and its residents and explore how sand is made, what it is made of, and how it gets to our beaches.

TIDE POOLING (subject to tides) Life in the tide pools is no day at the beach! Students will learn about life on the rocky shore and the special adaptations needed to survive in this harsh environment. They’ll also take a sneak peek at how animals move, camouflage, find food, and hold on in the tide pools.

Type of Program/Resource: Academic Enrichment, Field Trips, Hands-On Activities
Subject Area Focus: Environmental Science, Integrated Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Marine Science
Grade Level: K-6, 6-8
Audience: Students
Related to CA Science Standard(s):
K-Life, 1-Life, 2-Life, 3-Life, 3-Earth Space, 4-Life, 4-Earth, 5-Life, 5-Earth, 6-Earth, 6-Life, 8-Life, 8-Physical
Contact Name: Education Office Manager
Phone: (858) 534-7336
E-Mail Address: eduman@aqua.ucsd.edu

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Organization Providing This Resource:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography