34° 04.01N 118° 26.37W Elevation: 149 m

Field Site:C		Protocols:
San Pedro Science Center (LAUSD)		This is a list of protocols that can be done at this community field site. GLOBE in the City summarized protocols are in hypertext. In parentheses are the learning activities that you may consider doing at this site.
Contact Info: Mr. Gary Scott 2201 Barrywood Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 gscott@lausd.k12.ca.us (310) 832-7573 http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/lasi/spmst.htm		Cloud Type Observation, Cloud Cover Observation, Rainfall Measurement, Current Temperature Max/Min. Gravimetric Soil Moisture Protocol, Infiltration, Soil Temperature Alkalinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Electrical Conductivity, Nitrate, pH, Water Sampling, Water Transparency, Water Temperature
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Hours open: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Cost of admission: Free, but there is a donation box. Handicap access: Yes, dirt trails are level, spacious and well maintained, though not paved. May be a problem if wet, because they will become muddy. Restrooms: Yes Telephones: Yes Food availability: No Water: Advisable to take bottled water or jug. Equipment needed at site: (to bring from school and/or from science center) pH paper or pH pen; soil & water testing kits; cloud chart. What you should know before you go: How to read min/max thermometer; cloud identification; pH testing, hydology and soil testing. Pitfalls: Must call Center the day before visit to reset the min/max thermometer. Not conveniently located near fast food restaurants. Student must bring lunches. There is a picnic area at the Science Center. Safety precautions: No safety hazards. Common sense behavior should be adequate when working at the pond. Site profile by Jim Isaac & Kurt Stenzel 7/99
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