INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIPS
HABITATS
Discover the different habitats found at Ballona Wetlands. With photos, videos, and 360 videos, there is something to excite every student. Students can take a field trip at their own pace with audio assistance and Spanish audio. Supports NGSS K-2 LS4.D and ESS3.C.
SURVIVAL STRUCTURES
Ballona Wetlands is home to many amazing plants and animals. Take a closer look to find how the special body parts of plants and animals help them survive. Students can take a field trip at their own pace with audio assistance in English and Spanish. Supports NGSS K-2 LS1.A.
ACTIVITIES
Coloring Sheets
Coloring pages of wildlife found at Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve!
Watershed Dot-to-Dot
Connect the dots to learn about where are water comes from and where our water goes!
DOWNLOADABLE LESSONS
NATURE NEIGHBORHOODS
Discover what happens when an unexpected visitor comes into a home and how each of us can be kind, better nature neighbors when we visit the homes of plants and animals. Link to video reading.
Includes: Teacher Outline, Lesson Rubric, Story “The Unexpected (Not-So-Nice) Visitor”, Assessment Worksheets, Answer Key.
*All resources in English & Spanish.
Supports NGSS: K-ESS3-3
NATURE SUPERPOWERS
Explore through story and posters plants and animals living in Ballona Wetlands and how their “superpower” body parts help them survive.
Includes: Teacher Outline, Lesson Rubric, Story “Who Wanders Through Wetlands”, Parts Posters, Assessment Worksheets, Worksheet Sample Response.
*All resources in English & Spanish.
Supports NGSS: 1-LS1-A
PLANT PARTNERS
Dig into how plants often need the help of animal “friends” to successfully pollinate. Meet the local plants of Ballona Wetlands and who their friends are.
Includes: Teacher Outline, Lesson Rubric, Story “Flower Friends”, Pollination Demonstration Activity, Supplemental Video, “Pollinator Test Zone” Assessment Activity.
*All resources in English & Spanish.
Supports NGSS: 2-LS2-2