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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Anza Trailhead in San Juan Bautista, CA
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Journey of Problem Solving: Anza Trail Segment in San Juan Bautista, California - 4th grade

Learn about the 1775-76 Anza Expedition on this recreation section of the Anza Trail. Lessons include trail activities, as well as pre- and post-site visit activities. (Lessons can be adapted for other outdoor areas).

Free props are available for this self-guided field trip by reserving at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (reservation form). Selected prop-making materials are in the "Lesson Two - Selected Props" link below.

Lesson Plan

Lesson One - Pre-Visit Activities

Lesson Two - Site-Visit Activities (field trip)

Lesson Two - Selected Props

Lesson Three - Post-Visit Activities & Assessments

Entire Curriculum for Anza Trail field trip

 

 
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Hotel
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Journey of Problem Solving: San Juan Bautista State Historic Park - 4th grade

Extend your experience by taking a self-guided field trip to the state park. Learn about the layers of history revealed by the buildings and exhibits. Use the lessons below to focus your student's learning.

Make a reservation to visit the state park by calling Reserve America (866) 240-4655. It is free, but required when groups want to visit the park. Or you could reserve a state park program for a fee.

Lesson Plan

Lesson One - Pre-Visit Activities

Lesson Two - Site-Visit Activities

Lesson Three - Post-Visit Activities

Entire Curriculum for San Juan Bautista State Park field trip

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Additional Anza Trail Curriculum Materials
Materials for teachers and students in California and Arizona inside or outside the classroom
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Anza Trail Guide
Use this guide to plan your visit along the Anza Trail
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Anza didn't visit the La Brea tarpits, but saw another oil seep nearby.  

Did You Know?
Juan Bautista de Anza, who established the Anza Trail, led 300 settlers up the California coast in 1775. They experienced a 3 minute earthquake one day. Another day they saw crude oil bubbling out of the ground and found more oil on the beach as it bubbled up and washed ashore.
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Last Updated: January 07, 2009 at 14:58 EST