Creating Coastal Stewardship through Science Curriculum Guides

These seven guides were created by teachers for teachers. They provide middle school students with opportunities to observe natural processes at Point Reyes National Seashore to stimulate interest in science and environmental stewardship. Each guide is designed to facilitate hands-on learn experiences using science and the environment. Natural resources such as tule elk, California quail, Pacific gray whales, northern elephant seals, and the San Andreas Fault are highlighted because they are easy to identify and observe. All activities are linked to the California and National Science Standards.

Free Curriculum CD
These curricula are available on CD-ROM by calling 415-464-5139. In your message, please leave your name, address, and school affiliation.

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Print the Guides
Our guides are available to download or print as PDF files (Adobe® Acrobat Reader® is needed to view PDF documents). You may print any of these guides in the "Creating Coastal Stewardship through Science" program by downloading the files below:

Ochre sea star

Defining Habitats
134 pages 3.4 Mb

Male Tule Elk

Investigating Tule Elk
170 pages 2.8 MB

Coho salmon

Monitoring Creek Health  
117 pages 1.8 MB

Female Elephant Seal

Discovering Northern Elephant Seals
158 pages 1.7 MB

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Reserve Free Teaching Materials for Field Trip
Teacher Resource Backpacks accompany each of these guides as well as binoculars, a spotting scope, and clipboards - all of which may be borrowed free of charge from the Bear Valley Visitor Center.

Call 415-464-5139 to reserve materials specific to your field trip.

Questions, comments

If you would like more information about these exciting programs, please contact Mary Beth Shenton at 415-464-5139 or by email.

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