For Teachers

Heal the Bay is committed to providing high quality education resources to educators, students, and the general public.

Check out some of our educational opportunities below, as well as those of some of our partners. Our resources run the gamut from activities for your classroom to hands-on field trip experiences, from classroom speakers to lectures and workshops to increase teacher background knowledge.

Heal the Bay hosts field trip opportunities for students of all ages.
As an author of AB1548, more commonly known as the Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI), Heal the Bay has helped to bring environmental education to classrooms throughout the state and at all grade levels. Check out some of our resources to help you implement the EEI in your classroom.
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Classroom Opportunities Guide

Category	Opportunity	Description	Audience	Next Steps
Field Trips *Some may have fees	Key to the Sea	Hands-on field trip to one of our partnering aquariums and beaches Students dig in the sand, explore birds, & learn about ocean pollution solutions	Kindergarten - 5th grade	Schedule your Field Trip Learn more about Key to the Sea Questions? Contact Virginia Greb or call Virginia Greb at 310-451-1500, x147
	Santa Monica Pier Aquarium	2-hour long field trips Standards-based curriculum on variety of grade-level appropriate topics Explore ocean life & all its wonders	PreK - Adult	Book a field trip by calling 310-393-6149, x105 Learn more about Aquarium Field Trips Questions? Contact Randi Parent at 310-393-6149, x105
	Creek Education Program	Students apply biology & chemistry concepts Water quality testing & biological assessments in Compton Creek	High School	Learn more about the Creek Education Program Questions? Contact Eddie Murphy at 310-451-1500, x153
	Cleanups	Cleanups connect students to the ocean no matter where they live All supplies provided Includes presentation to your students about pollution, its impacts, and solutions	Kindergarten - Adults	Visit the Cleanups page to learn how to get involved Questions? Contact Eveline Bravo at 310-451-1500, x148
Class Presentations	Speakers Bureau	Takes place at your school or community center Causes and consequences of ocean pollution as well as solutions are discussed Our speakers use engaging activities inspiring students to take action	Kindergarten - Adults	Request a Speaker for a class presentation Learn more about Speakers Bureau in your classroom Questions? Contact Melissa Aguayo at 310-451-1500, x146
Education & the Environment Initiative (EEI)	Curriculum Units	The 85 grade-specific curriculum units approved by the California State Board of Education for use in the classroom.	Kindergarten – high school teachers and their students	Review the units and register to use them in your classroom
Education & the Environment Initiative (EEI)	Environmental Literacy Guides	Four topic-specific educator guides on the topics of ocean, fresh water, energy and climate change, accompanied by videos covering student misconceptions and best classroom practices.	3rd - 8th grade teachers	View the guides or download them as pdfs.
Professional Development	Key to the Sea	6-hour workshop at one of our partnering aquaria and beach Standards-aligned environmental stewardship curriculum including classroom lesson supplies Required workshop for Key to the Sea program participants (must attend this workshop in order to have the correlating Key to the Sea field trip)	Kindergarten - 5th grade Educators	Schedule your Field Trip Learn more about Key to the Sea Questions? Contact Virginia Greb or call Virginia Greb at 310-451-1500, x147
	Santa Monica Pier Aquarium	Marine-based lecture series Occur quarterly at the Aquarium	Open to the public	View lecture schedule View Events Questions? Contact Randi Parent at 310-393-6149, x105
	Speakers Bureau	Series of training presentations to become a Heal the Bay speaker Topics include watersheds, pollution, its impacts, and solutions Learn how to relate this information to various age groups	16+	Register for Speakers Bureau Training Learn more about Speakers Bureau Training Questions? Contact Melissa Aguayo at 310-451-1500, x146
	COSEE-West	Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Explore current research in the ocean sciences and its relationship to our daily lives	Open to the public	Register & get the educators packet Teacher Workshops Online Workshops
Curriculum & Resources	Key to the Sea K-5 Curriculum	Standards-aligned curriculum on watersheds, urban runoff, impacts to marine life, solutions to ocean pollution & more	Kindergarten - 5th grade	Coming soon!
	Santa Monica Pier Aquarium	Pre & post visit standards-based curriculum Correlates to the on-site field trip program offerings	PreK - High school	View curriculum
	Aqua Explorer Activity Guide	Engaging guide full of activities, games, & coloring pages on ocean pollution impacts & solutions Available in English & Spanish	3 - 5th grade	View Activity Guide - English View Activity Guide - Spanish
	Waves, Wetlands, & Watersheds Curriculum	California Coastal Commissions free currciulum Community action lessons	3 - 8th grade High school	View curriculum Learn more
	The Next Wave - Quarterly Education Newsletter	Heal the Bay's e-newsletter for educators Each newsletter focuses on a theme providing resources, crafts, lessons, books, & more Past themes: Greening your classroom, 3R's, Oil spill education	Educators K - 12th grade	Signup Online! Past Newsletters January 2013 September 2012 June 2012 March 2012 December 2011
	Marine Debris Database	Search our database of debris found on bay beaches during cleanups Compare & graph data for various locations using historical data or your own cleanup data Apply for Adopt-A-Beach, request a One Time Cleanup	All	Visit the Marine Debris Database
	Educational Resource List	Childrens book list Marine based websites Local aquariums Non-toxic cleaning recipes	All	View Educational Resource List
	Service Learning Projects	List of 5 project ideas to help reduce urban runoff and poor water quality of our creeks, rivers, and ocean	All	View Service Learning Projects
	TED Talks	Inspiring videos about the ocean and its health Talks presented by leading researchers	All educators 7th - 12th grade students	View the topics
	CREEC Network	CA Regional Environmental Education Community Connects educators to Environmental Education activities and resources throughout California	All	Learn more

*All programs and materials are free except for some field trip locations.
**Grants may be available to help offset bus & or field trip costs.

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