2 or 3 Day Sacramento, Gold Country & San Francisco Experience
California's Riches
2 or 3 Day Sacramento, Gold Country and San Francisco
California’s Riches:
With its heavy political and social influence combined with its natural beauty, California has established itself as the standard by which other states compare themselves. This itinerary will take students through the political and social history of the Golden State and inspire them to carry on California’s golden tradition. Sacramento’s hidden treasures are those appreciated by young minds and educators across America. Our mission is to education with a visual aspect of California’s history and its riches.
Program Overview:
Two Day Option - Day One - This program will provide students with the opportunity to visit the California State Capitol and see government in action. You will also explore historic Sutter’s Fort and visit Marshall Gold Park, the site where gold was discovered in California. Participate in EDT’s unique Living History Program where you will pan for gold under the direction of a genuine gold prospector and discover how the Mountain Men from the 1800’s lived and how they impacted the Gold Rush.
Day Two – Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the prison that housed the hardest criminals. Explore the sights and sounds on Pier 39 and take a ride on San Francisco’s infamous Cable Cars. Visit the Exploratorium and explore the exhibitions at this hands-on science center
Three Day Option - Day One - This program will provide students with the opportunity to visit the California State Capitol and see government in action. You will also explore historic Sutter’s Fort and take a Wagon Ride through Old Sacramento. Participate in a lesson at the Old Schoolhouse Museum and learn about magnificent locomotives at the California State Railroad Museum.
Day Two - Visit Marshall Gold Park, the site where gold was discovered in California. Participate in EDT’s unique Living History Program where you will pan for gold under the direction of a genuine gold prospector and discover how the Mountain Men from the 1800’s lived and how they impacted the Gold Rush. Make and take home a toy that Pioneer children made in the 1800’s. Participate in a lively musical sing-along with our Music Man.
Day Three - Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the prison that housed the hardest criminals. Explore the sights and sounds on Pier 39 and take a ride on San Francisco’s infamous Cable Cars. Visit the Exploratorium and explore the exhibitions at this hands-on science center
Program & Curriculum Objectives
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Destination Highlights
Pictures of: State Capitol Building, Gold Panning, Mountain Man, Golden Gate Bridge
2 Day Sacramento, Gold Country and San Francisco Standard Program inclusions:
Tour of the California State Capitol
Explore Sutter’s Fort
Visit Sutter’s Mill in Marshall Gold Park
Living History Presentations by:
Our Gold Prospector - Make a “poke” pouch and learn how to pan for gold
Our Mountain Man – Interactive demonstrations by our exclusive Mountain Man
Ferry to Alcatraz and tour of prison
Pier 39
Cable Car Ride
Visit the Exploratorium
One Breakfast, Two Lunches and Two Dinners
3 Day Sacramento, Gold Country & San Francisco Standard Program inclusions:
Tour of the California State Capitol
Explore Sutter’s Fort
Wagon Ride through Old Sacramento
Old Schoolhouse Museum
California State Railroad Museum
Visit Sutter’s Mill in Marshall Gold Park
Living History Presentations by:
Our Gold Prospector - Make a “poke” pouch and learn how to pan for gold
Our Mountain Man – Interactive demonstrations by our exclusive Mountain Man
Pioneer Living – Make and take home a Pioneer toy
Pioneer Music – Sing along with our Music Man
Ferry to Alcatraz and tour of prison
Pier 39
Cable Car Ride
Visit the Exploratorium
Two Breakfast, Three Lunches and Three Dinners
With its heavy political and social influence combined with its natural beauty, California has established itself as the standard by which other states compare themselves. This itinerary will take students through the political and social history of the Golden State and inspire them to carry on California’s golden tradition. Sacramento’s hidden treasures are those appreciated by young minds and educators across America. Our mission is to education with a visual aspect of California’s history and its riches.
Program Overview
Two Day Option
Day One - This program will provide students with the opportunity to visit the California State Capitol and see government in action. You will also explore historic Sutter’s Fort and visit Marshall Gold Park, the site where gold was discovered in California. Participate in EDT’s unique Living History Program where you will pan for gold under the direction of a genuine gold prospector and discover how the Mountain Men from the 1800’s lived and how they impacted the Gold Rush.
Day Two – Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the prison that housed the hardest criminals. Explore the sights and sounds on Pier 39 and take a ride on San Francisco’s infamous Cable Cars. Visit the Exploratorium and explore the exhibitions at this hands-on science center
Three Day Option
Day One - This program will provide students with the opportunity to visit the California State Capitol and see government in action. You will also explore historic Sutter’s Fort and take a Wagon Ride through Old Sacramento. Participate in a lesson at the Old Schoolhouse Museum and learn about magnificent locomotives at the California State Railroad Museum.
Day Two - Visit Marshall Gold Park, the site where gold was discovered in California. Participate in EDT’s unique Living History Program where you will pan for gold under the direction of a genuine gold prospector and discover how the Mountain Men from the 1800’s lived and how they impacted the Gold Rush. Make and take home a toy that Pioneer children made in the 1800’s. Participate in a lively musical sing-along with our Music Man.
Day Three - Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the prison that housed the hardest criminals. Explore the sights and sounds on Pier 39 and take a ride on San Francisco’s infamous Cable Cars. Visit the Exploratorium and explore the exhibitions at this hands-on science center
Curriculum Objectives
Students demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California.
Students describe the social, political, cultural, and economic life and interactions among people of California from pre-Columbian societies to the Mexican rancho periods.
Students explain the economic, social, and political life of California including the Bear Flag Revolt, the Gold Rush, and granting of statehood.
Students understand the structures, functions, and powers of the local, state, and federal governments as described in the U.S. Constitution.
Students learn various properties of rocks and minerals and the processes that formed them.
Destination Highlights
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2 Day Sacramento, Gold Country and San Francisco Standard Program inclusions
Tour of the California State Capitol
Explore Sutter’s Fort
Visit Sutter’s Mill in Marshall Gold Park
Living History Presentations by:
Our Gold Prospector - Make a “poke” pouch and learn how to pan for gold
Our Mountain Man – Interactive demonstrations by our exclusive Mountain Man
Ferry to Alcatraz and tour of prison
Pier 39
Cable Car Ride
Visit the Exploratorium
Visit the Exploratorium
Program Includes
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3 Day Sacramento, Gold Country & San Francisco Standard Program inclusions
Tour of the California State Capitol
Explore Sutter’s Fort
Wagon Ride through Old Sacramento
Old Schoolhouse Museum
California State Railroad Museum
Visit Sutter’s Mill in Marshall Gold Park
Living History Presentations by:
Our Gold Prospector - Make a “poke” pouch and learn how to pan for gold
Our Mountain Man – Interactive demonstrations by our exclusive Mountain Man
Pioneer Living – Make and take home a Pioneer toy
Pioneer Music – Sing along with our Music Man
Ferry to Alcatraz and tour of prison
Pier 39
Cable Car Ride
Visit the Exploratorium
Program Includes
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