Program description
Students explore the agricultural history of the Santa Clara Valley by visiting the Stevens Ranch Fruit Barn. They’ll learn about regional geography, agriculture and technology, and the canning industry. Activities include weighing fruit, designing a crate/can label, and visiting migrant farm worker houses from the early part of the 20th century. Perhaps you would like to bring a dried
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Students explore the agricultural history of the Santa Clara Valley by visiting the Stevens Ranch Fruit Barn. They’ll learn about regional geography, agriculture and technology, and the canning industry. Activities include weighing fruit, designing a crate/can label, and visiting migrant farm worker houses from the early part of the 20th century. Perhaps you would like to bring a dried fruit snack for your students to try.
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Qualifications
Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Educator Qualifications
Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
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