Virtual Afterschool Programs
Overview #
With an expert NatureBridge educator as your guide, we will go on an exciting journey to Yosemite National Park and explore the unique ecosystems of the park with a focus on its landscapes, organisms and the history of the people who have called Yosemite home for thousands of years. We’ll soar to the tops of granite peaks and dive deep into canyons to discover life zones across 11,000 feet of elevation.
We’ll answer questions like: What do you think it takes to survive a year in wild Yosemite? To answer this question, learners will be challenged to think critically about adaptations that can help organisms gather food, water and shelter. Using this adaptation knowledge, we’ll play a rousing game of Adaptation Showdown that concludes with each group designing their own creative organism!
Format: Three live virtual interactions on Zoom
Cost: $50
Grade level: 5–8
Schedule: Tuesday October 20, Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22 3–4 p.m.
Materials needed: Access to a computer, tablet or other online learning compatible device. Paper and drawing supplies.
Meet the educators! #
NatureBridge educators are skilled and energetic teachers that have extensive experience teaching environmental science, facilitating social and emotional learning and creating equitable and welcoming learning environments.
