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A Story of Butterflies, Regeneration, and Hope

Alec talks to Shelley Glenn Lee, director of High Tech Elementary North County, and Durrell Kapan, a Senior Research Fellow at the California Academy of Sciences, about how the Silvery Blue butterfly is filling the ecological niche left by the extinction of the Xerces Blue butterfly in San Francisco... with some help from Durrell and his team
A collage of five photos on textured paper against a peach background showcases playful, adventurous scenes: children playing by the river park, exploring plants, and walking through tall grasses.

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High Tech at the River Park

Third and eleventh grade students collaborated to research and share insights about local natural spaces, enhancing their understanding through lessons, writing, research, and videos.
A collage on a slanted white paper showcases two photos. The top captures a group near rocky sea cliffs, revealing the travel scenerys beauty. Below, people immerse themselves in outdoor activities in a field, with a bucket nearby. The background features a gradient of captivating blue tones.

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Behind The Scenery

Students learned the history and biodiversity of the land to become documentarians of new stories
A magazine page features an article on the innovative Oyster Project, with images of people working with materials and close-up photos of substances. The page includes text and graphs, all set against a vibrant yellow background.

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The Oyster Project

The Oyster Project is a student-led project equipping them with skills to monitor and document human impacts on their community's resources.
A photo collage features two stunning images: at the top, a wave crashes against rocks on a sandy beach, while below, a lively group of Beach Hoppers enjoys the outdoors, with an older man in a cap warmly engaging with others seated around him.

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Beach Hoppers

Students conducted a comprehensive study of San Diego's sensitive coastline, observing environmental interactions, interviewing individuals, and analyzing data to create various media forms, aiming to engage diverse audiences while connecting with younger students to share their experiences.
A brochure titled All About Native Plants features a vibrant collage of plant patterns and photos of people strolling trails enveloped in lush greenery. The words Sharing Seeds stand out prominently, inviting you to explore. The warm orange background adds an inviting touch.

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Sharing Seeds

Students studied local plants and wrote seed paper books to be put into neighborhood Little Free Libraries
A person smiling and holding a small potted plant with leafy greens, embodying the spirit of Growing Beyond Earth. They are surrounded by other plant trays on a vibrant yellow background.

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Growing Beyond Earth

How do you grow food in space? In this project, 9th and 11th graders teamed up figure out how to do exactly that: grow food with no natural light, no gravity, and hardly any room!
A flyer against a yellow background features photos of people discussing documents and painting. Below, a grid of colorful images showcases diverse activities. The text highlights California Innocence Project and XONR8, advocating for wrongful convictions and criminal justice reform.

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The Innocence Project

Students partner with the California Innocence Project to review case files of wrongfully convicted prisoners...
A person wearing a mask and glasses is intently examining a drawing of a ringed planet on the table. In the background, blurred lights evoke a dreamy ambiance reminiscent of a San Diego evening. The image is framed in white with a warm, orange backdrop.

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San Diego to Hawaii

Project Cards provide quick glimpses of inspiring projects designed by teachers and realized in collaboration with students.

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