Ranger-Facilitated ProgramsOur free, ranger-facilitated programs help students explore the connections between people, maritime history, and the development of California. Please e-mail us to receive lesson plans and supporting documents for the education programs below. How do art and architecture reflect a community?
Centered on the Maritime Museum, rangers engage students by exploring the colorful sea-themed murals inside the building, as well as the architectural and geometric elements on the exterior that make it look like a ship. Students will then use their imagination to draw a building with an exterior design that matches the interior function (i.e. an ice cream shop shaped like an ice cream cone). This lesson includes pre and post-visit activities for the classroom. Maritime Museum (900 Beach Street at Polk) Kindergarten/Grade 1 and above 45 minutes 30 students maximum Chaperone requirements: 1 adult for every 10 students Teacher Packet Grades K-1 Standards: Soc. St. K.6, Soc. St. 1.4, Art 1.3, Art 5.3, SL. K.1 a-b, SL. 1.1 a-b, Lit. SL K.4., K.5., K.6, Lit. SL 1.4., 1.5 How do humans and the built environment impact one another?
Students act out roles of ferry passengers and crew aboard the 1890 ferryboat, Eureka, and learn how bridge and highway construction impacted communities in the Bay Area. This lesson includes pre and post-visit activities for the classroom. Hyde Street Pier (2905 Hyde Street) Grade 3 and above 75 minutes 30 students maximum Chaperone requirements: 1 adult for every 7 students Teacher Packet Grade 3 Standards: Soc. St 3.1., 3.3; RL 3.1., 3.3; SL 3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4 What was the original purpose and function of the ships that are docked at Hyde Street Pier?
Students use observation skills to collect facts about the purpose of historic vessels, the types of cargo the vessels moved, the physical features, and the routes traveled. This lesson requires pre- and post-visit activities to be completed in the classroom. *NOTE: All 4th grade students will receive their Every Kid Outdoors annual pass as part of this field trip. Hyde Street Pier (2905 Hyde Street) Grade 4 and above 2.25 hours 30 students maximum Chaperone requirements: At least 4 chaperones What to Bring: -Four copies of a ship log or each student in the class, stapled in packets of four. -Annual pass voucher for each 4th grade student in your class. Additional classroom materials: -Brief Ship Histories -Historical Ship with Key -Lesson 2 Homework -Teacher Packet Grade 4 Standards: SL. 4.1., 4.1.2., 4.1.3., 4.2., 4.3., 4.4-4.6; L. 4.1., 4.3.1., 4.3.3., 4.3.4., 4.3.6; W 4.6; RL 4.1-4.7., 4.9-10; RI 4.1-4.7., 4.9-10; Soc. St. 4.4 This program is specially designed to encourage a thoughtful discussion about economic opportunity and racial inequality for crews aboard the 1886 cargo ship, Balclutha. Based on research of the diverse communities who worked on the ship, rangers help participants draw parallels between the past and the present. This program is perfect for groups seeking teambuilding and is also suggested for university classes or adults.
For reservations, please contact e-mail us Hyde Street Pier (2905 Hyde Street) Grade 9 and above 90 minutes 30 students maximum Chaperone requirements:1 adult for every 10 high school students Standards: Soc. St. 11.2., 11.5; RH 9-12.1, 9-12.2., 9-12.3., 9-12.9; Chronological/spatial thinking 1,2,3; Historical Interpretation 1,2,3,4 |
Last updated: June 5, 2025