Field Trip



California Standard 2.4.1 Describe food production and consumption long ago and today, including the roles of farmers, processors, distributors, weather, and land and water resources.

More than a half a million people visit Balboa Park in San Diego each year. The park is huge. It includes theaters, gardens, a zoo, a carousel, a miniature railroad and over 10 museums.


The World Beat Center

Balboa Park

The World Beat Center opened in Balboa Park in 1996. The Center is dedicated to celebrating the culture of Africans, African-Americans, and other cultures of the world. In this photo gallery, each of the 16 pictures leads to a slide show about an activity or event at the Center. Click on a photo that interests you. Then click again on the first photo you see to start the slide show.


The San Diego Zoo

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The San Diego Zoo is part of Balboa Park. Play any of these great games to test your knowledge about animals.

 

Activity

See some of the many beautiful buildings and gardens at Balboa Park in this slide show.