Bay Area Field Trips for Teachers and Students
Compiled by Prof. Paula Messina, SJSU Dept. of Geology,
and the Students of Science Education 375
Fall, 1998

The following information is provided to help assist Bay Area teachers in coordinating field trips and other enriching activities for students. Some locations are specifically for teachers, while others can accommodate groups. All travel times are one-way, from San Jose. The information has been compiled and posted by students of the Science Education Colloquium, who visited many of these sites as part of their course requirement. Thanks to them! 

High-Tech Field Trips
Of Geologic Interest
Hands-On Museums
Ocean Outings
Botanical/Horticultural Sites
Bird-Watching
Animal Adventures


Links to other World Wide Web Science Educators' Resources


Do you know of any cool places to take kids? If so, we'd love to add it to our list! Please send e-mail to Paula Messina. Thanks!

Last Update: December 14, 1998