Explore Stockton with one of our many Virtual Field Trips!
Unbound Stockton believes all our students should have the access and opportunity to learn and explore their community. Regardless of virtual learning, transportation, or prior experiences, all our students should see their community as their classroom. Any teacher or community member is welcome to use these pre-made lesson plans to highlight various Stockton organizations and experiences, that are not only standards and grade-level aligned but also include a hands-on activity.
If you would like to collaborate in the creation of a virtual field trip lesson plan with you or your organization, please reach out to info.unboundstockton@gmail.com
Virtual Field Trips
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Plants In Our World - PUENTES Boggs Tract Farm
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about PUENTES-Boggs Tract Community Farm, a Stockton based organization that’s mission is to develop farming in urban communities
Students will answer the guiding question, “How would our lives be different without plants?” while also learning about how plants come in many different shapes and sizes.
Introduction to 3D Printing - Hatch Workshop
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the Hatch workshop, a Stockton based organization that offers education and training in fine crafts and design.
Students will learn about 3D Printing - How it works and how it can be used to make our world better.
Introduction to Sculling - Delta Sculling Center
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the Delta Sculling Center, a Stockton based organization that provides access to fitness, and recreation through the sport of sculling.
Students will learn about the benefits of sculling on the mind and body.
Introduction to Papermaking - Tuleburg Press
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Write Place, an independent publishing company that works to mentor and support writers in San Joaquin County.
Students will learn about the art of bookmaking, the history of papermaking and printing, and creating and expressing themselves in their own personal booklets.
Photosynthesis Outdoors - Stockton Parks
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Stockton’s San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation, home to dozens of attractions such as the Micke Grove Zoo and San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum.
Students will learn about the nature that surrounds them and the natural needs that living greenery needs to flourish.
Art and Identity - Haggin Museum
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the Haggin Museum, a museum housed in an early-19th-century brick building and the centerpiece of Stockton’s Victory Park.
Students will learn about art and life in the 19th and early 20th century, and relate what they learn to the lives that they live today.
History and Identity -Stockton Sikh Temple
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the Stockton Sikh Temple, the first Gurdwara Sahib that was built to serve the Sikh Sangat living in the United States.
Students will learn about the history of the temple along with how people can have differing opinions on certain subjects, along with learning about the use of political cartoons.
Building Community - Little Manila Rising
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Little Manila Rising, an activist organization created in 1999 to prevent the demolition of the last remaining blocks of Stockton’s historic Little Manila neighborhood, in South Stockton.
Students will learn about identifying their own identities and how important they are to the community that surrounds them.
The Power of Mindfulness - The Catalyst
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Catalyst Arts and Wellness Studio, a Stockton based organization that provides art workshops as well as fitness and wellness classes.
Students will learn about the importance of keeping a healthy mind and body, and the exercises they can do to accomplish that.
Introduction to Sculpture-Making - Hatch Workshop
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Hatch Workshop, a Stockton based organization that offers education and training in fine arts and design.
Students will learn about the process of designing and installing a public sculpture and use artistic and written media to design a sculpture of their own for the community.
Rap and Storytelling - Rhymosaurs
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Rhymosaurs (a kids book series that blends dinosaurs and hip-hop to teach life lessons) and co-creators Orlando Molina aka “MC ZEPS '' and Charles Brian Ugas aka “oOge ''.
Students will learn about story-telling through rap, and how to incorporate literary devices such as, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, and homonyms.
Making Music - Loki Rhythm
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Loki Rhythm, a local music group with the goal of designing music rooted deep in California cultural history.
Students will learn about drums, and make their own using materials they can find at home.
Students will learn music theory, and practice writing their own beats.
Mixology: The Art of Drink-Making - The Well
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Well, a public nonprofit focused on mentoring and vocational training of youth and young adults.
Students will learn about the scientific method and practice making hypotheses, recording observations, and drawing conclusions.
Students will learn about density and mixology, and use this knowledge to create their own Italian soda drinks.
Financial Literacy - Chase Bank
Lesson Objectives
Students will understand how a budget is created and how it can support good financial decision making.
Students will learn the difference between long-term and short-term goals when related to money.
Students will understand when to consider the role saving plays in financial planning.
Logo Design - The Well
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Well, a public nonprofit focused on mentoring and vocational training of youth and young adults.
Students will learn what a logo is and how it is used in business.
Students will learn how to create a logo that is designed specifically for a business.
Identity and Self Portraits - Colors and Canvas
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about Frida Kahlo and use artistic media to present their identity in the form of a self-portrait, similar to that of Frida Kahlo’s art style.
Storytime LIT-erature - Colleen Ray Books
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the literary elements that make up a story, and practice making them by writing their own stories.
Small Business - Miracle Mile
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn what a small business is.
Students will research the difference between a big corporation and a small business.
Art and Mindfulness - ChalkWyld
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about ChalkWyld, the world’s first fully customizable backpack made with creativity and expression in mind.
Students will learn about the benefits of mindfulness and art in labeling and managing strong emotions.
Yoga Explorers - The Catalyst
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Catalyst Arts and Wellness Center.
Students will learn about the benefits of regular yoga on the mind and body.
Play Writing - The Catalyst
Lesson Objectives
Student will learn the basics of playwriting.
Student will practice creative thinking by changing endings of known stories.
Students will collaborate and perform a script.
Exploring the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta - Children’s Museum
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the Sacramento Delta, its geography, and its significance.
Students will understand the importance of the Sacramento Delta to California's water supply and ecosystem.
Students will be able to identify some key species of plants and animals found in the Sacramento Delta.
Recorders & Harmony: Uniting With Music - Yosemite Street Music
Learning Objectives
Students will learn how to hold the recorder properly.
Students will learn the notes on the recorder.
Students will learn 1 song on the recorder.
Blooming Together: Growing a Community Garden - Yosemite Street Village
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about what community gardens are.
Students will learn about the positive impacts of community garden.
Graphic Design - The Well
Learning Objectives
Students will learn about The Well, a public nonprofit focused on mentoring and vocational training of youth and young adults.
Students will learn about graphic design and practice making a design of their own response to a prompt.
Crayon Activity - San Joaquin Pride Center
Learning Objectives
Students will read the story Red: A Crayon’s Story.
Students will increase their understanding of how our differences make us unique.
Murals and Community - Visit Stockton
Learning Objectives
Students will learn about Visit Stockton, an org dedicated to providing info on activities to do, places to visit, and community events in Stockton.
Students will learn about murals: the different types and their contribution to the community- and practice using the mosaic technique for a mural of their own.
Pinwheels for Peace - Terra Coffee
Learning Objective
Students will create a pinwheel that represents a student’s thoughts and feelings about peace, anti-bullying , and non-violence.
Students will create an art installation designed to inspire public reflection on peace.
Healthy Eating - Fruitopia
Learning Objectives
Students will learn about nutrition (including meal portions, the food pyramid, etc) by reading and exploring on MyPlate.
Kickin’ It with Karate - Tibons Goju-Ryu
Learning Objective
Students will learn the basic principles and techniques of karate.
Students will learn about the importance of self-defense and physical fitness.
Cookie Creations - Kommunity Hub
Learning Objectives
Students will learn basic baking skills.
Students will learn how to precisely measure ingredients.
Students will learn how to follow a set of instructions while baking.
Fun With Dough - Lovotti Pizza Pub
Learning Objectives
Students will explore the basics of dough-making through this interactive activity.
Students will learn about the chemistry that goes behind making dough.
Capturing Creativity with Unbound Stockton
Learning Objectives
Students will learn the basic principles of photography.
Students will learn how to tell a story using pictures.
Students will learn how to infer based on expressions, settings, and more.
Beauty in Banality: Coffee Bean - TRAIL Coffee
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about found art: art made from items not normally considered art materials but are instead repurposed for art
Students will create mosaic-like art using coffee beans.
Candle-Making Connections - Star’s Calming Candles and More
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about the historical significance of candles and their role in ancient civilizations.
Students will understand basic scientific principles involved in candle-making.
Students will develop practical skills and explore their creativity through candle-making.
Spirograph Wonders - HATCH Workshop
Lesson Objectives
Students will understand geometric concepts and explore mathematical relationships through the creation of spirograph patterns.
Students will apply mathematical vocabulary in describing an analyzing spirograph design.
Students will make connections to real-world applications of spirograph patterns in are and design.
Sticker-Printing Process - The Cube at Pacific
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about The Cube at Pacific.
Students will answer the guiding question: “ How would my life be changed if I had access to a 20in Roland BN20a printer?”
Diffusion Designs - TRAIL Coffee
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about diffusion and permeability and conduct an experiment to break down the process of how each works using coffee filters.
Macrame Magic - Loop’n Knots
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn the basics of macrame, including its history and basic techniques by creating their own macrame keychains by the end
Confidence in Fashion - Mafae Management Consultancy
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about their self-confidence and how fashion can be a tool for expressing their personalities.
Pottery Play - Star Seed Ceramics
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about different types of clay and their uses throughout history.
Students will practice using pottery techniques and manipulate clay to create a decorative dish.
Special thanks in partnership to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum who contributed research and partnership in the creation of several Virtual Field Trips
Produced and supported by the VELA Education Meet the Moment Grant.