Welcome Educators!

In service of the Academy's core mission - to explore, explain and protect the natural world - we've significantly expanded our range of teacher and student offerings. Plan the perfect field trip (including a visit to the Academy's Koret-Taube Education Center!), check out our new curriculum-based resources, browse our growing catalog of classes and workshops, and connect and share ideas with other educators. If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to

In the Teachers' Lounge

Calling all bookworms! November 20, 2009

The Naturalist Center here at the Academy hosts Bookworms, a monthly book group for adults that focuses on science-themed books hand-picked by our librarians. Expand your knowledge of a science topic, engage in dialogue, and perhaps meet an author or two! More

Inquiry-2-Insight High School Project November 13, 2009

The “Inquiry-2-Insight” project is a collaboration involving Stanford University in California and Goteburg University in Sweden. The project pairs a high school biology class in the United States with a class in Sweden for an educational experience focused on climate change. Students in the two countries interact through social networking tools while participating in collaborative investigations and activities. And guess what, they are recruiting classes! More

“Crowned” Sparrows October 31, 2009

Wintering sparrows have arrived. Here are some of their sounds! More

Special Programs

Careers in Science
Know a teen with a passion for science? Learn more about our high school internship program. Applications available March 2010.

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.

RESERVING A FIELD TRIP

Field trips for academic year 2009-2010 have been filled. However, school groups may purchase Group Tickets at a discounted general admission rate.

ATTENTION HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES

To help us create learning opportunities for the home school community, would you be so kind as to complete this brief survey? Also, hear about pilot programs and reduced admission days by joining our new home school e-mail list! Join Home School Contacts

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Evolution Workshop
(7-12)
November 14, 2009
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Green Buildings Workshop
(2-8)
November 21, 2009
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Ants Workshop
(2-12)
December 10, 2009
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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FEATURED RESOURCES

Climate Change Impacts
Grades: 3-5
Exhibit: Altered State - Climate Change in California

Prove Me Wrong
Grades: 3-8
Exhibit: African Hall

KORET-TAUBE EDUCATION CENTER

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