Families and Schools Project Of Northern California

About Ocean Immersion™ Month

The Ocean Immersion™ Month at each school includes:

  • articulated curriculum materials for each grade level aligned to district and national science standards;
  • home study activities for families
  • integration of language acquisition and literacy skill development into the science curriculum;
  • whole-school events like science nights and the Ocean Creature Feature Festival that promote cross-grade collaboration and parent involvement;
  • family science field trips;
  • and outreach visits from local informal education institutions and community volunteers.