Roots and Routes: A Journey Through OMCA

Mapping Our History at OMCA

How do we teach toddlers about history? By letting them play in it! Our February trip to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) was a journey through Native lands and interactive nature play. As we celebrate Earth Week, we’re reflecting on how "place-based education" and Indigenous wisdom help our students build a deeper respect for the land we call home. Read more to see how we used maps to explore the East Bay and how you can become a "Community Scientist" in your own backyard this week!