SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Back Bay Science Center offers hands-on educational programs for middle school, high school, and college classes. Programs can be customized to support class learning objectives and accommodate class size and staff availability.
Field Trips at the Back Bay Science Center
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers educational field trips at the Back Bay Science Center for school groups and classes for seventh graders to college students. Students explore the local watershed through hands-on lessons in estuarine and marine ecology, invasive species, water quality, and ocean acidification. Programs can be tailored to support class curricula and instructor goals.
All curriculum and activities are dependent on staff capacity,
weather conditions, and education team availability.
Boat Trawl
Water Quality
Mud Grab
Restorative Walk
Plankton ID
Bird Tour
All curriculum and activities are dependent on staff capacity,
weather conditions, and education team availability.
BBSC develops school programs that support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Download field trip curriculum examples here.
How to Apply for a Field Trip
STEP 1
LOOK AT THE TIMELINE
Field trip request deadlines are on a seasonal basis:
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February-May programs deadline: December 1
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June-September programs deadline: April 15
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October-January programs deadline: August 15​
STEP 3
EMAIL the EDUCATION TEAM
Email your completed Facility Use Request Form and program description to Jene Dietz at jene.dietz@wildlife.ca.gov.
STEP 4
WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION
Please allow one month for the Back Bay Science Center Education Committee to process and review your application.