This is the first in a four part series about financial aid. You can afford college, but to do so you must understand how financial aid works. It’s more than the FAFSA. In this session we will go over the forms needed and take a quick tour of the ins and outs of financial aid....
7th-12th grade high schoolers ONLY! Let's get down to the roots! We will be learning about gardening and food preservation (fermenting, pickling, drying). Curious about what plants are edible for food and medicine? This is a drop-off event where parents can find an area under a tree and talk outside the venue while the learners...
Join us at the Newport Sea Base for a hands-on ocean learning experience! Learners will explore topography and how water shapes California's landscape by creating mini cities to observe erosion and landslides. They will study the significance of plankton under microscopes, examine sea creatures through underwater cameras, and enjoy a pontoon boat ride to observe...
Pumpkin Patch Farm Field Trip- Gilchrist Farm Calling all Tk- 8th graders!! Come join us for a learning experience you will not forget! You will get up close to live farm animals, enjoy a goat milking demonstration, a farm tour, learn about gemstones and much more! The adventures of learning and exploring are at your...
The new Roundhouse Aquarium educates and inspires more than 300,000 visitors every year. It is managed and operated by the nonprofit oceanic and environmental organization Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc. (OTS), whose mission is to connect and engage visitors and students to the oceans through hands-on interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of southern California,...
Join us for an exciting field trip to In-N-Out Burger, where learning meets deliciousness! Dive into the world of fast food while discovering the history and business behind this iconic chain. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen and see how quality burgers are made from start to finish. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to...
During our second webinar covering financial aid, our high school team will discuss loans and debts. We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and how to avoid debt can take away some of...
The Acton Curriculum Library will be closed November 1st. We look forward to serving you during our regularly scheduled browsing hours.
This PBL opportunity has learners exploring the elements of storytelling and use their creativity to craft an original short story set in a winter landscape. This project will allow them to connect with the beauty and imagination of the winter season, while also developing important literacy skills. By sharing their stories with classmates and the...
THIS CLASS IS FULL How can we create an engaging narrative that brings a winter wonderland to life through the use of story elements? During this PBL opportunity, learners will explore the sights, sounds, and experiences of winter to craft a narrative that transports the reader to a magical winter setting. By drawing inspiration from...