The Anza Trail can be used as a teaching tool in a classroom. Students can experience the stories of the men, women, and children traveling along the trail route in 1776.

Curriculum Materials - 3rd-4th grade and high school lesson plans. Meet either California, Arizona, or national standards for different curriculums. Free!

Junior Ranger Program - Classes can have some fun and learn more about the 1775-76 Spanish colonial expedition led by Juan Bautista de Anza. Students become expedition members and earn a National Park Service Junior Ranger badge (maintained by South Coast Railroad Museum).

Web de Anza: Teacher's Center - Resources available for teachers to share lesson plans and use resources on Web de Anza.

Go to "Plan a Field Trip" to access programs specific to San Juan Bautista State Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Creek State Park.