Cottle Ranch Children School Program
Programs are led by interpretive staff and supported by volunteer docents. We are always looking for enthusiastic school program docents. If you're interested in becoming a docent, please visit our Docent Recruitment page to learn more and sign up.
-IN-PERSON- Cottle Ranch Children – agricultural history and changing land use
Location: Martial Cottle Park in San Jose
Grade Level(s): 2nd/3rd
Maximum Number of Students: 30
Program Duration: 1.5 hours (10:00-11:30am)
Program Fee: FREE
Overview: This 90-minute, hands‐on program is designed for second and third grades. Students participate in activities that three Cottle Ranch children might have taken part in, and compare photographs and current views from the park to see how the Santa Clara Valley has changed from the early 1900s until now. The program aligns with California History-Social Science standards for grades 2/3.
To reserve an in-person school program, please sign up below.
-VIRTUAL- Cottle Ranch Children – agricultural history and changing land use
Location: Virtual
Grade Level(s): 2nd/3rd
Maximum Number of Students: 60
Program Duration: 45 min - 1 hour
Program Fee: FREE
Overview: During this 45-minute to one-hour interactive virtual program, second and third grade students will learn about how a child's life on Cottle Ranch in the past compares to their lives now. The program is presented from Martial Cottle Park, including one of the historic buildings. The program was designed in consultation with teachers to support second and third grade history/social science standards. Time can be adjusted between 45 minutes and one hour to accommodate the needs of your particular class.
To reserve a virtual school program, please sign up below.