California State Capitol Museum School Packet
This fun and informative packet contains worksheets and activities intended to introduce young learners to the history of California, the Capitol building, and the lawmaking process before they embark on an exciting journey to the California State Capitol! Recommendations on student behavior and building rules are included in the “Teacher” version of the packet, along with an answer key.
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS)
Explore the California State Capitol building with PORTS! The California State Parks PORTS Program is proud to offer FREE interactive virtual field trips for K-12 students to connect them with our state’s natural, cultural, and historical resources.
The journey through the California State Capitol Museum will include a live walk-though exploration of the Capitol building and grounds. The presentation covers California history, the past and present of the Capitol building, and the basics of the legislative process.
Through the PORTS On-Demand Program, students can roam the halls of the State Capitol Museum from the comfort of their classroom. School groups across grade levels are welcome to schedule an interactive virtual tour, with adjustments available to meet the needs of diverse learners.
PORTS is designed to enhance the teaching of academic content standards in California’s public schools by providing online resources to students and teachers, including live digital video presentations.
Connecting your students to California State Parks allows them to explore our parks guided by California State Parks interpreters working in parks across the state.
Teachers and educators can now book interactive tours of the State Capitol and participating State Parks online!