Program Curriculum:
Teach at the Beach provides both classroom and outdoor instruction for all ages and organizations. You can choose from in-class instruction or field instruction (choose from rocky intertidal or sandy beach locations). Teach at the Beach serves students from all educational groups including: public schools, private schools, pre-schools, home school programs, community enrichment programs, adult education, private family experiences, and students who would like individualized instruction. Programs aligned with state standards are available for all organizations. Programs can be tailored to meet specific needs and themes.
- 2nd grade: Marine Life Cycles – Growing up in the ocean
- 3rd grade: Adapted for Ocean Life – What do you need to live in the sea?
- 4th grade: Marine Food Webs – How we’re all connected
Examples of standards aligned programs:
Maria's depth of knowledge in oceanic studies gives her students a dedication to the environment, bar none
– Rose McManama, EARTHs Magnet School
Maria offered my students a hands-on, interactive experience in relationship to the Island of The Blue Dolphins novel, a core book in our 4th grade year. The students were engaged and interested in the ways in which Maria presented Island history, the plight of the Island fox and other Island animals, food webs and the influence that we have in protecting them, and through touching and manipulating real live marine animals.
Maria is an obviously a team player and worked well with her staff as well as with my parents and me when we visited. I hope to have another educational experience with Maria soon!
– Leanne Patterson, Cesar Chavez Charter School