Science Background Information

​Algae
Chaparral Ecosystem
Coastal Sage Scrub Ecosystem
Cycles in Nature
Ecology of Upper Newport Bay
Geology
Insect Life Cycle
Stream Ecology
Tides and Tidal Zones
TUPE/Coastal Cleanup
Water Cycle

Additional Websites with background information:

• Understanding Science - UC Berkeley
• BioEd - Science Teacher Resources from Baylor College of Medicine

Social Science Background Information

Helena Modjeska House Background and Activities
Native American People of Orange County​

Additional Websites for Native American Information

• Gabrieliño/Tongva Websites: www.tongvapeople.org and www.gabrielinotribe.org
• Juaneño/Acjachemen Websites: www.juaneno.com and www.journeystothepast.com (post/review material)
  
• Indigenous People of San Juan Capistrano - video series from Orange County Public Libraries
• Native People of California - National Geographic Kids

Education and the Environment Initiative Curriculum

The Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) is a free, state-sponsored K-12 curriculum that teaches science and history/social science standards through an environmental lens. 

EEI aligns with many of the concepts covered in Inside the Outdoors programs.

Inside the Outdoors and EEI
EEI Main Website: www.californiaeei.org

Additional Online Resources

Career Awareness and Exploration

Virginia Career View
STEM Jobs - this site has limited free resources
California Career Zone
Find Your Grind

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