T-Lab and Hike
Three Hour Rotation | Terrestrial Lab
Touch learning stations, displays, mounted resident animals -- including Bison, goats, pigs, deer, foxes and birds -- and many Native American artifacts help give students an introduction to Island Ecology. Additionally, terrariums house many local reptiles, including gopher and king snakes, which students have the opportunity to handle! Instructors lead students through discussions of how the island was created, the resident flora and fauna and how it crossed the ocean to become established on the island, and the early Native American inhabitants of Catalina Island.
California Science Standards
4th Grade: 2a,b,3a-c,4a,5a,c
5th Grade: 6a
6th Grade: 1a-f,2a-d,5a
7th Grade: 4a-f
Standards (PDF)
| | | | Hike The canyons of Toyon Bay contain a number of great hiking trails, most of which provide spectacular views of the camp and the ocean below! The well-groomed trails are perfect for hikers of all levels; a diverse abundance of plant life as well as streambeds, rocks, and maybe even a resident deer, fox or Bison make for an exciting and educational experience. As they encounter the natural surroundings, students explore the unique features of island life, including methods of colonization by plants and animals, adaptation to better suit the island environment and the many endemic species found only on Catalina. Instructors will also lead discussions of streambed ecology, feral animals, scatology, geology and the history of the Native Islanders, including the local plants these members of the Chumash tribe used for food and other purposes.
California Science Standards
4th Grade: 2a,b,3a-c,4a,5a,c
5th Grade: 2e-g,6a
6th Grade: 1a-f,2a-d,5a
7th Grade: 4a-f
Standards (PDF)
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