In the Teachers' Lounge
Growing Up Asian: Our Oceans Contest 2012 May 7, 2012
 Middle school students can share their wonder of and desire to protect one of our most precious resources by entering our essay and art contest! More
New Academy Digital Learning Summer Opportunities April 30, 2012
 The California Academy of Sciences is launching two new summer programs where youth will engage in science-based storytelling through digital media More
Think Evolution IV: A summer institute for science educators April 26, 2012
 Take a week-long institute on evolution this summer, sponsored by UC Museum of Paleontology, the National Center for Science Education, and the Beacon Center for the Study of Evolution in Action. More

Special Programs

Careers in Science

 Know a teen with a passion for science? Learn more about our high school internship program.

Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability

 This summer, a select cohort of 30 teachers completed two weeks of sustainability-themed workshops as part of our new 2-year professional development program for 3rd – 5th grade teachers.

Watch the public service announcements they created aimed at changing student behavior here.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about our programs, resources, or educator events, please feel free to email us at .

To make changes to a reservation or to receive another copy of your confirmation email, contact , or call the Teacher & Youth Education hotline at 877.227.3311.

FIELD TRIPS FOR SUMMER & BEYOND

Apply for a field trip for the summer, fall, or even next spring! Dates are now open through May 2013. Click here to learn more.

We’ve also released our lineup of teacher workshops for next year. Check out the schedule!

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Solar System Investigations
Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 9 and 10, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*NEW* Inquiry
Grades: preK - 2
Dates: July 30, 31 & August 1, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FIELD TRIP SPONSORS

Bank of America, Union Bank

We thank Bank of America and Union Bank for their generous support for school field trips.

KORET-TAUBE EDUCATION CENTER

We proudly recognize Koret Foundation and Taube Philanthropies for their generous support of the Academy and
its education programs.