2nd Grade Virtual Programs
Virtual Programs for 2nd Grade
Back to our Grade Level Programs & Websites Page| Provider Name | Resource Link | Provider Location | Abstract |
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| Ardenwood Historic Farm | From Field to Food: How Farms Have Fed Us Through History | Fremont | Track foods from the field to the dinner plate, as a Naturalist in an 1890s period costume guides your students’ exploration of a historic farm. Compare and contrast historical methods of farming and cooking with modern technology as we transform crops into food. |
| Big Break Regional Shoreline | Wetland Plant Safari | Oakley | Join the plant safari and discover the incredible diversity of Big Break’s flora! Students will learn that wetlands are home to many different kinds of plants because of the variety of habitats they offer – And then, students will create their very own Big Break plant and learn how to protect it. |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | Animals and their Habitats | Antioch | Virtually meet the Black Diamond animal ambassadors as we compare similarities and differences between local animals and humans. Learn how animals use their senses to survive and explore what makes the perfect habitat for our local creatures! |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | Black Diamond Geology | Antioch | Join a naturalist on a virtual discovery of the rocks at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Dive deep into the earth and explore geologic time, how rocks form, and what makes the stones here so special. |
| California Academy of Sciences | Free livestreams for K-8 students nationwide | San Francisco | Each livestream is a lesson taught by professional educators, which is broadcast for free to YouTube. Events feature hands-on activities or kinesthetic movement that students can do while tuning in. Teachers or adult guardians must register in advance for their student(s) to participate. Check website for current topics and broadcast days |
| Coyote Hills Regional Park | Natural History of Plants & Animals | Fremont | Explore the wetlands of Coyote Hills and its inhabitants to learn ways to conserve natural resources. Students will learn the types of plants and animals in wetland habitats and how they have adapted to survive. Explore specimens, meet animal ambassadors, and discover animal adaptations. |
| Crab Cove Visitor Center and Aquarium | Chat with a Nat | Alameda | A Q&A session with a Crab Cove Naturalist, as a follow-up after engaging after watching an online Creature Feature video. Contact us for list of topics. V |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | Wastewater treatment plant Virtual tour | Orinda | Take a vitual tour of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Oakland near the Bay Bridge. EBMUD’s 88-square-mile wastewater service area is home to 740,000 people who live in Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, Piedmont, and the Richmond Annex. |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | Mastodons Among Us Virtual Tour | Orinda | An EBMUD Ranger discovers a trove of prehistoric fossils on the Mokelumne River Watershed. Also available in Spanish and Chinese. |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | Water Treatment Plant Virtual tours | Orinda | Take a vitual tour of Orinda Water Treatment Plant is EBMUD's largest plant and produces drinking water for customers west of the Berkeley/Oakland Hills |
| Happy Hollow Park & Zoo | Diving into Biodiversity | San Jose | In the depths of each ecosystem, a variety of life can be discovered. The variety of life in different ecosystems There is a pattern of biodiversity on the planet Vocabulary: Diversity/Ecosystem/Biodiversity/Equator |
| Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center | Bird Beak Buffet | Hayward | Students will learn about adaptations by examining some of the plants and animals found in the salt marshes of San Francisco bay and learning what makes them survive so well in this harsh environment. The program emphasis is on shorebirds, and the diversity of their beaks among various species. |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | Helicopter Adventure | San Carlos | Perfect for students in a full distance-learning environment, Helicopter Adventure explores the world of vertical flight with an exciting engineering exercise based on paper models. Hiller Aviation Museum staff conduct a Zoom-based virtual tour of a Scorpion helicopter at the Hiller Aviation Museum and lead construction and testing of a simple paper helicopter. Children measure the characteristics of helicopter flight and make predictions on how rotor size will affect helicopter performance. Students need not be in a single location to participate in this program. The Hiller Aviation Museum will provide a printable one-page .pdf file that must be printed for each participating child. Students must have access to scissors to complete the project, but no other supplies or equipment are necessary. |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | Amazing Aircraft | San Carlos | The Hiller Aviation Museum’s most popular hands-on program arrives in your classroom! Designed for classes working at school in a room with their teachers, Amazing Aircraft features an instructor-led exploration of the parts of an airplane using a real Cessna 177 aircraft at the Hiller Aviation Museum, completion of a coloring activity, and construction and test flights of a simple balsa glider. A supply kit including balsa gliders and coloring sheets will be shipped to the address provided on the reservation request seven days prior to the program date. Students should have access to crayons, and teachers should have access to clear or masking tape for minor repairs. |
| Math Science Nucleus | Tule Ponds - Biodiversity of Tule Ponds | Fremont | Come explore the amazing animals that live with us at Tule Pond! This wildlife sanctuary is home to many vertebrates including frogs, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Can you find them and their homes? What do they eat? How do they live here? Do they live near your home? Come and explore the trails, meadows, and creeks at Tule Pond. We will have fun exploring inside and outside. |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Online Discovery Lab | Monterey | Take your students on a journey into ocean science with an Online Discovery Lab! Aquarium educators lead this 45-minute live interactive Zoom presentation focusing on a marine or conservation topic. Each program comes with a self-paced online course that can be assigned to students before or after the live session. |
| Monterey Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center | Recorded and Live Programs Available. | Santa Cruz | Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary through distance learning! Want to connect your students to marine science, exploration, and engineering? Experience our new virtual programs for grades 2nd-12th: Dive into Kelp Forests!: 2nd-4th grade From Land to Sea: Watersheds: 3rd-5th grade Deep Sea Discovery: 3rd-5th grade Sounds in the Sanctuary: 3rd-5th grade Plankton Exploration: 4th-6th grade |
| Natural Bridges State Park | Tidepool Tours - Virtual | Santa Cruz | Discover tidepool adaptations and zonation at Natural Bridges State Beach. This hour-long program will guide the class through the intertidal zone and the unique species that call this place home. Please let us know if there are any specific topics to discuss. |
| Natural Bridges State Park | Monarch Butterfly - Virtual | Santa Cruz | Discover the life cycle, migration, adaptations and conservation of monarch butterflies here at Natural Bridges and all across the state. This one-hour program is facilitated by California State Park Interpreters live from the park. |
| SaveNature.org | Insect Discovery Lab | San Francisco | Each presentation includes hands-on experience with live animals and observation time with live and preserved materials. Children will learn how to identify insects and their arthropod relatives, touch amazing arthropod ambassadors, see how insects defend themselves, and discovery their incredible diversity. Students explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, grasshoppers, walking sticks, whip scorpions, and more. The Insect Discovery Lab immerses students in the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and other arthropods and teaches about their key role in the web of life. Scientific observation, insect identification, and the natural history of bugs' lives are just some of the areas of focus of this program. Classes will receive pre and post visit materials including fact sheets, activity sheets, resource sheets and conservation action guides. Programs are 45-50 minutes long. |
| SaveNature.org | Owl Pellet Discovery | San Francisco | Learn how to be a bone detective while examining how a barn owl digests their prey, or don’t digest their prey. Discover what’s for dinner. |
| SaveNature.org | Squid Science Dissection | San Francisco | Explore what makes a squid so amazing! How they swim, navigate, defend themselves and hunt. Learn about their anatomy and how an animal’s body is designed for success in the ocean. |
| Sulphur Creek Nature Center | Adaptation Exploration | Hayward | Explore animal adaptations while taking an up close look at some of Sulphur Creek’s resident animals on camera. |
| Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness | Geology: If Rocks Could Talk | Sunol | Unearth clues of the past as you learn about the layers of the earth, rock types, and cycles through song, dance, and the exploration of fossils. Topics will include rock types, cycles, and fossils. |
| Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness | Amazing Adaptations of the East Bay | Sunol | Discover how adaptations allow animals to survive in ever changing East Bay habitats. Meet our animal ambassadors and learn all about surviving and thriving in the diverse East Bay habitats. |
| The Gardens at Heather Farms | Virtual The Power of Pollination | Walnut Creek | Butterflies, bees, and more! Learn about the animals that move pollen from plant to plant to generate seeds and create fruit and how pollinators are crucial to a plants' life cycle. Students will get to recreate pollination to see first hand how important their jobs really are. Find out how pollinators and plants communicate with each other to help our gardens grow and give us the delicious food we enjoy. |
| The Gardens at Heather Farms | Geology Rocks Virtual | Walnut Creek | Explore different types of rocks and minerals, classify them based on their observable properties and investigate how they are used in our daily lives. Identify and date various fossil types and learn how this record of life is preserved over time. Secondary grade levels will find solutions for reducing human impact on natural landscapes. |
| The Tech Interactive | Virtual Program: STEMbassador | San Jose | What is a STEMbassador? STEMbassadors are volunteer professionals, students, and subject experts who are interested in engaging with learners about real-world STEM experiences and career pathways.There are two types of STEMbassador sessions (all are virtual): ** Meet a STEMbassador: This session is informal and conversational. The STEMbassador will give a 5-10 minute presentation about who they are, including a bit about their personal history, path into STEM, current studies or work and career goals. The rest of the session will be an open Q&A with STEMbassadors. ** STEM Project Talk: In this type of session, the STEMbassador will give a 20-minute presentation about their current work or studies, giving students a sneak peek into a sample STEM project or cutting-edge research. The rest of the session will be an open Q&A from students. |
| Tilden Nature Area-Tilden Regional Park | Virtual Farm Tour | Berkeley | Join us online as we meet our farm animals and discover how they each have an important part to play in our lives. Activities include video and curriculum package. Grades: K-2nd |
| Tilden Nature Area-Tilden Regional Park | Virtual Nature Ramble | Berkeley | An exploration of the Nature Area’s flora and fauna. After viewing a video of a Naturalist guided walk, enjoy a live discussion with a Naturalist! |
| Tilden Nature Area-Tilden Regional Park | Virtual Pond Study | Berkeley | Explore life beneath the surface of the pond! Meet aquatic insects, amphibians, and hear a story about pond creatures with these videos and curriculum package. Grades: K-2nd (and up) |
| Tilden Nature Area-Tilden Regional Park | Virtual Wildlife | Berkeley | Enjoy a video about one of the animal groups below, then join the Naturalist for a live discussion! • Insects • Reptiles and Amphibians • Spiders |
| UC Botanical Garden | Discovering Flowers and Plants | Berkeley | Develop your powers of observation as you learn about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and the life cycles of plants. See examples of these plant parts from six plant communities around the world. |
| UC Botanical Garden | Botany on Your Plate | Berkeley | Investigate a collection of nutritious roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds and see how they grow in the Garden’s Crops of the World Garden. Students will learn about healthy eating, the function of each plant part, and see what plants look like before they reach the grocery store. |
| Wildcare | Califonria Wetlands | San Rafael | Which shark is born in the salt marsh? How is a wetland like a restaurant? Wade into the unique lives of the animals that pass through these watery worlds. Explore this vanishing habitat to learn exactly why it is worth preserving and how you can help. Students will examine the benefits of wetlands and find out why animals rely on them for survival. Students will gain an understanding of how restoring and protecting California’s wetlands has a big positive impact on our local wildlife. |
| Wildcare | The Vertebrates | San Rafael | What do fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all have in common? How can you know what a mammal eats just by looking at its teeth? What makes birds so unique from other animals? Find out the answers to these questions and much more by attending a special presentation featuring videos of our Wildlife Ambassadors. In this presentation you will learn about a bird of prey, a marvelous mammal, and a remarkable reptile! This program will reveal these animals’ habitats, diets, adaptations, and the threats they face in the wild. |
| Wildcare | Habitats and Biodiversity | San Rafael | Learn about the astounding animals that live right here in our own neighborhoods. This presentation provides an overview of our state’s wonderfully diverse wildlife. From the redwood forest to the desert, investigate the amazing adaptations that help animals survive in their habitats. This interactive presentation provides students with the opportunity to observe taxidermy and animals’ features they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience up close, leaving them with a strengthened sense of responsibility toward preserving our planet. |
| Wildcare | Wonders of Oak Woodlands | San Rafael | How do squirrels plant trees? Who lives inside of a tree trunk? Find out what other wonders await by transporting your classroom to the oak woodland! Listen for the drumming of the acorn woodpecker, catch a glimpse of the fluffy tail of the grey fox, and watch raptors soar in the sky above. Hear the stories of our Wildlife Ambassadors and Wildlife Hospital patients to understand how their species are connected in the food web. Learn how oak trees sustain life for wildlife and humans alike in this important ecosystem. NGSS Alignment |