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Tumacácori National Historical Park
For Teachers
 

Teachers' guides and resources are available to help teach about the local history, culture and environment.  The "Encounters Teacher's Resource Box" offers over 100 reference materials including books, videos, and activities.  Four teachers' guides include Encounters historical guide (4th-8th grade) , Life along the Santa Cruz River (K-3rd grade), The Santa Cruz River, its People and Environment (4th-8th grade) and Birds, People and the Santa Cruz River (7th-High School).

Our Junior Ranger Seek and Find is great for visitors of all ages, families, and school groups.  Under the direction of an adult leader, small groups of students can tour the park and learn about it while they search for and read about objects and locations shown in the Seek and find pictures.

 
Programs at the Park
Programs at the Park
The park offers tours and Junior Ranger self-guided activities.
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Programs at local Schools
The interactive "Encounters" program is available for schools in Santa Cruz County
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Four teacher guides, a resource trunk and other materials are available for Grades K-High School
Teacher Resources
Four teacher guides, a resource trunk and other materials are available for Grades K-High School
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
That the Santa Cruz River begins in the Patagonia Mountains of southern Arizona, runs south into Mexico, makes a sweeping turn and continues north through Sonora and Arizona to join the Gila River and eventually the Colorado River which empties into the Gulf of California.

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Last Updated: August 31, 2009 at 23:53 EST