• Schonchin Butte

    Lava Beds

    National Monument California

Curriculum Materials

All components of the education program at Lava Beds meet curriculum standards for both Oregon and California. While the majority of our programs and materials are geared toward 3rd through 6th grades, many can be easily adapted for older or younger students.


Our program is always expanding both in subject matter and grade levels-- check back often for new materials to bring your classroom or field trip to life with the help of the many exciting resources of Lava Beds!


Please contact Education Coordinator Angela Sutton at 530-667-8119 or e-mail us for more information.



Curriculum Standards for On-Site Ranger Programs

Mushpot slide program- California 4th-6th grades

Mushpot slide program- Oregon 4th-8th grades

Captain Jacks Stronghold walk- California 5th grade

Captain Jacks Stronghold walk- Oregon 5th grade

Valentine Cave tour- California 4th/6th grades

Valentine Cave tour- Oregon 4th-8th grades

 

Curriculum Standards for Traveling Trunks

Geology trunk- Oregon 5th-8th grades and California 3rd-8th grades

Cultural History trunk- California 3rd-5th grades

Cultural History trunk- Oregon 3rd-5th grades

Bat Lesson Plans - Oregon and California 3rd-5th grades

Cave Life trunk- Oregon 3rd-8th grades and California 3rd-6th grades

Birding trunk- California K-12th grades

Birding trunk- Oregon K-12th grades



Curriculum Standards for Ranger in the Classroom Programs

bats program- California and Oregon K-2nd grades

bats program- California and Oregon 3rd-5th grades

 

Lesson Plans Available on-line

 Bat Lesson Plans 


more links coming soon

Did You Know?

Narrowleaf Milkweed

Narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), common along roadsides in the monument, is an essential  plant for monarch butterflies. These incredible migratory insects lay their eggs on milkweed along their journey from Canada to Mexico.