Virtual Field Trips

Welcome to Virtual Field Trips!

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Inspire your students and spark their curiosity with Virtual Field Trips, a new program for grades K‑5. Build your own virtual field trip with FREE activity guides and videos, and/or reserve a LIVE virtual visit from one of our talented educators!

  • K-5 NGSS-aligned content
  • Grade-level specific resources
  • Available in both English and Spanish

Free On-Demand Video Field Trips

  • English and Spanish
  • 15–20-min. segmented episodes driven by a question of the day
  • No prep necessary!
  • Functional in any learning environment
  • Visit the California Science Center and meet our staff virtually
  • High-quality, grade-appropriate, engaging!

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Educator Monica stands near the kelp forest exhibit wearing an animated dive helmet. She has an animated flower to her left and animated kelp to her right.

Join Monica in the Kelp Forest to play 'Algae Says' in the 5th grade Life Sciences video.

Animal Keeper Louise with a bright green macaw standing in her left hand

Explore your senses with Louise as she interacts with a macaw in the 4th grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Mariela using a magnifying glass

Dig into fossils and explore environmental changes in the 3rd grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Monica using telescope in LA Zone

Investigate habitats to discover environmental diversity in the 2nd grade Life Sciences video.

Side by side images of baby and adult garibaldi

Go behind the scenes to make connections between parents and their offspring in the 1st grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Mariela with illustrated Science Songbirds

Sing with the Science Songbirds and learn what plants and animals need to survive in the Kindergarten Life Sciences video.

Educator Monica stands near the kelp forest exhibit wearing an animated dive helmet. She has an animated flower to her left and animated kelp to her right.

Join Monica in the Kelp Forest to play 'Algae Says' in the 5th grade Life Sciences video.

Animal Keeper Louise with a bright green macaw standing in her left hand

Explore your senses with Louise as she interacts with a macaw in the 4th grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Mariela using a magnifying glass

Dig into fossils and explore environmental changes in the 3rd grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Monica using telescope in LA Zone

Investigate habitats to discover environmental diversity in the 2nd grade Life Sciences video.

Side by side images of baby and adult garibaldi

Go behind the scenes to make connections between parents and their offspring in the 1st grade Life Sciences video.

Educator Mariela with illustrated Science Songbirds

Sing with the Science Songbirds and learn what plants and animals need to survive in the Kindergarten Life Sciences video.

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Free On-Demand Activity Guides

  • English and Spanish
  • Ready to assign through Google Slides or downloadable PDFs
  • Minimal materials required
  • Problem-based activities utilizing science and engineering practices
  • Teacher Guides provided to support student learning
  • Can be used in any learning environment

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Preview image of student activity guide in Spanish.

All Activity Guides available in English and Spanish.

Preview image of student activity guide in English.

Ready to use guides are easily assigned in Google Doc or PDF formats.

Preview of activity teacher guide in English

All activities have supporting teacher guide for expanded details and tips.

Preview image of student activity guide in Spanish.

All Activity Guides available in English and Spanish.

Preview image of student activity guide in English.

Ready to use guides are easily assigned in Google Doc or PDF formats.

Preview of activity teacher guide in English

All activities have supporting teacher guide for expanded details and tips.

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Live Virtual Experiences

Book a live program for your students to virtually engage with our skilled educators.

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Educator holding plush mountain lion to computer camera for virtual presentation.
Educator performing a dissection in front of computer during a virtual presentation.
Educator presenting in front of computer camera for virtual program
Education staff members in a virtual meeting room, waving
Educator holding plush mountain lion to computer camera for virtual presentation.
Educator performing a dissection in front of computer during a virtual presentation.
Educator presenting in front of computer camera for virtual program
Education staff members in a virtual meeting room, waving
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Explore Activities by Grade Level

Current activities focus on Life Science standards, and additional field trips are in development. Please check back periodically for new options!

02/01/21 Update: Life Science Activities Now Available

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

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