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Alcatraz Island

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FOR KIDS


Unlocking Alcatraz (NPS Photo) PARKS AS CLASSROOMS: The Golden Gate National Parks serves as one of the nation's largest and most inspiring outdoor classrooms. From fragile native habitats to historic landmarks, ancient redwood groves to dramatic coastal preserve, the park's value as an urban educational resource is unsurpassed. Strongly committed to young people, park staff work with educators to develop interdisciplinary issue-oriented curriculum designed to help students achieve National Education Standards. Click on IN DEPTH to take a virtual tour, see QTVR "movies", see slide shows, or take a quiz about Alcatraz Island!