LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students
by Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

LiMPETS (long-term monitoring program and experiential training for students) is a community/citizen science program that monitors the coastal ecosystems of California and helps teachers, students and community groups to understand, value, and participate in science. LiMPETS brings over 6,000 students to study California’s coastline annually. LiMPETS maintains 30 rocky intertidal monitoring sites from Sonoma to San Diego. 11 sites fall within 8 different state MPAs.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Classroom volunteers/presenters, Curriculum & instructional materials, Direct teaching, Field trips, Internships, Professional development/consulting for teachers
AudiencesAudiences
  • 6th Grade Students / Youth, 7th Grade Students / Youth, 8th Grade Students / Youth, 9th Grade Students / Youth, General Public/Family
LocationLocation
    On K-12 school campus
  • Other Location
  • Virtual
TimingTiming
    During school day
ThemesThemes
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
  • Marine & Coastal
  • Outdoor Learning
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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