Marine Science Institute
The Marine Science Institute provides engaging and interactive hands-on adventures with San Francisco Bay Area marine life. Led by a team of expert marine science educators, these experiences impact students of all ages, inspiring respect and stewardship for the marine environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, MSI is offering Online Inland Voyages for students in second through 12th grades. For more information, visit the MSI website.
California PORTS
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) program provides free, live and interactive virtual field trips. K-12 students connect with live California State Park Interpreters and learning academic content standards within the context of California’s dynamic state park system. For more information about their programs, visit the California PORTS website.
CREEC Network
The California Regional Environmental Education Community Network, a program of the California Department of Education, fosters regional partnerships that give teachers the tools they need to teach their students about their local environment and ecosystems. The Delta Sierra region includes San Joaquin, Calaveras, Amador, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties, including much of the Mokelumne River Watershed. Find lesson materials, calendars and more at the CREEC Network website.
Project WET
Project WET offers curriculum and training focused on watersheds, the ocean and climate literacy. Curriculum and activities correlate to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core requirements. Find online trainings, interactive activities and more at the Project WET website.
Project Learning Tree
With a collection of curriculum and resources as well as online training programs, Project Learning Tree is a must-have site for environmental educators. Online trainings include specialized courses for grades K-8, as well as courses like “Forests of the World” and “Finding Your Urban Forest.” Find out more at the Project Learning Tree website.
American River STEM Field Trips
It’s not the Mokelumne River Watershed where most of Lodi resides, but the nearby American River Watershed is home to many similar plants and animals, shares a similar climate, and more that make it a great tool for comparing and contrasting what students are learning about the local watershed. The Sacramento County Office of Education has partnered with the American River Parkway Foundation to film a series of STEM-themed virtual field trips at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, as well as the county’s River Bend Outdoor Education Site. Find links to each of the videos and more at the SCOE website.
California Department of Water Resources
With a collection of curriculum, distance learning materials, links to water data throughout the state, a kids’ corner, career information and more, the Department of Water Resources is a valuable tool in and out of the classroom. Visit DWR’s education site to find out more.
AirNow Air Quality Flag Program
AirNow, the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index, includes a collection of curriculum for kindergarten through high school, activities pages, coloring activities and more. Visit the AirNow website for more information.
International Crane Foundation
Each winter, Sandhill cranes migrate to the Lodi area and the California Delta, traveling down the Pacific Flyway from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Learn more about these regular visitors and other cranes from around the world with activities for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at the International Crane Foundation website.