The Education Committee of the Papago Salado Association in conjunction with the Arizona Humanities Council work hard to provide information to teachers, students and the public about the history, people, plants and animals of the region and our unique desert environment.
The many attractions of the Papago Salado region offer a wide array of learning opportunities and this website showcases the committee's commitment to provide standard-based activities for grades K-8.
Download lesson plans, activity planners, guides for parents and teachers alike, and if you would like to add your lesson plan please drop us a line.
The downloads require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download it here.
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Hall of Flame Fire Museum
The world's largest museum of of international firefighting history with interactive exhibits for students of all ages. Hall of Flame Museum Educational Programs.»
- Guided tours offer children seven and older (and adults) an introductory
- The Junior Firefighters' Workshop, for children seven and older, includes
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Phoenix Zoo
Step into another world and learn about the 1400+ plants and animals that the Zoo cares for. Play, explore and learn with personal animal experiences..»
- Field Trip Information : Learn about Guided Tours, School Workshops, and Self-Guided Tours
- Night Camp: Spend a WILD Night at the Phoenix Zoo!
- Outreach (Zoo to You): Let the Phoenix Zoo come to you!
- Educator Orientations and Workshops:
- Title I Scholarship Information:
- Special Needs and Other Resources
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Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park offers a variety of educational opportunities for visiting schools. We offer schools a variety of programs centered around archaeology, southwest Native Americans, the Sonoran Desert and much more. Please visit our website for a teachers packet (can be downloaded with Adobe Acrobat) with more information on how to book your school for these programs as well as information on how to request a copy of the Arizona State Standards our programs meet. Please see the list below for more information on the various programs we offer..»
- School Tours
- Outreach program
- Archaeology for Kids program
- Garbology Program
- Petroglyph Discovery Hike
- Various craft activities (petroglyphs, pictographs, mesquite pots, cordage, etc.)
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Rio Salado
Rio Salado will resume its monthly programing opportunities in September. However, if your school or group is looking for a specialized program, please contact us as we can develop an educational opportunity especially for you..»
- Walking Tours
- Birds of Rio Salado
- Wonders of Wetlands
- Guided Bike Ride
