Pieces of the Past
Join us for a program where students can visit the Santa Teresa Spring. Through games, observations, and hands-on activities, students will explore the historic site at Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch and learn how residents in the past lived differently than we do today.
In-person
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch - early California history and rancho life
Class information
Location: Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch at Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose
Grade level(s): Kindergarten and 1st
Maximum number of students: 30
Maximum number of chaperones: 10
Program duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (10:00am - 11:30am)
Program fee: Free
Overview
Through activities in the ranch area and a visit to the Santa Teresa Spring, students explore the basic needs of people in the past and present, and learn about the area's inhabitants, including Native Americans, Californio ranchers, and the Bernal family.
The field trip aligns with California History-Social Science standards for grades K and 1.
Teaching materials
Get ready for your visit
Review our teaching and activity guide with your students before your visit.
After your field trip
Explore more of Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch’s history by watching the video