Instructional Resources

Digital materials to help you teach students about the natural and cultural history of California. 

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A Guide to the Side of the Sea

This Guide provides a basic understanding of ecological principles that will enable a teacher to help students to maximize their learning during the precious time...

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Allensworth: A Piece of the World

Read a teachers guide with student lessons and resources associated with Col. Allensworth State Historic Park

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Be Bear Aware

Learn how to be bear aware while visiting parks that share spaces with black bears.

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Black Bears in Autumn – YouTube

Learn what’s going on inside a bear’s body during Autumn as they prepare for hibernation!

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CA State Parks Santa Cruz District – YouTube Channel

Watch videos and learn about the natural and cultural history of the parks we protect and care for, like redwood trees, historic adobes, banana slugs,...

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California Indian Baskets

View and learn about items from the State Parks Indian Basket Collection.

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California State Park Adventure Pass

California State Parks is offering the California State Park Adventure Pass, which provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 54 amazing state...

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Children of the Pioneers – Musical Education

Are you interested in using the power of music and song to learn and teach about the California Emigrant experience of the mid-1800’s? This book,...

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Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

The California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism adopted the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights for the purpose of recommending a fundamental list of...

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Colonel Allensworth – YouTube

This channel is about Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the people, homes and history of this one of a kind historic park! It is maintained...

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Consejos de Seguridad en las Dunas

La seguridad de todos los visitantes es muy importante para el Área Vehicular Recreativa Estatal de Oceano Dunes (SVRA, por sus siglas en inglés) mientras...

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Diversity at California State Parks

Read about diversity through the history of State Parks

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Geological Gems of California State Parks

Geo Gems provides in-depth site-specific geological information to park interpretive staff for use in interpretive programs and publications, as well as to the general public,...

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Humboldt Lagoons State Park – YouTube Video

Join California State Park Ranger Maurice Morningstar and explore the ever-changing Humboldt Lagoons State Park. Discover the incredible mysteries of the largest lagoon system in...

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Links for Schools

Browse through a list of federal, state, and other organizations that provide resources for educators

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Monterey State Historic Park – YouTube Channel

Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of historically significant 19th century buildings in downtown Monterey, California. Please enjoy our educational videos about our rich...

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North Coast Redwoods District – YouTube Channel

Watch YouTube videos of the North Coast Redwood District

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Ocean Safety

Watch a YouTube video about ocean safety

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Oceano Dunes District – YouTube Channel

View YouTube videos about Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

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