#MuseumFromHome with Academy @ Home! Whether you’re searching for STEM activities for the kids or just want to keep tabs on your favorite Academy creatures, we've curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.
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This week: Explore the ocean with a medley of marine-themed Breakfast Club livestreams
Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)
Tune in to live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! This week: A trio of panels on Earth's oceans.
Animal Webcams
Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)
Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Hope for Reefs
Learn more about the Academy's global initiative to research and restore coral reef ecosystems around the world.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds
Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable Academy-themed virtual backgrounds.
Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Colorful Cephalopods
Learn how and why cephalopods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish change colors.
Mystery on the Reef
During a tidepool survey this year, the Academy's citizen science team encountered a pink-toothed mystery.
Science Films for the Classroom
No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Video Library
Press play on the latest discoveries, animal insights, and "aha!" moments from Academy scientists.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
Healthy Oceans
In this Flipside Science unit, we'll dive into the issues affecting our oceanic resources and biodiversity.
Nathalie Nagalingum
Nathalie Nagalingum, Associate Curator and McAllister Chair of Botany, specializes in cycad and fern genomics.
Learning Resources for Students at Home
We've picked some of our favorite K-12 resources that can be viewed by students or facilitated by parents.
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Science Lesson Plans
Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
Human Odyssey Map
Watch humanity's 200,000-year migration using this interactive map of archeological, genetic, and climate data.
GIFs Galore
Texting and emailing more than ever? Delight your recipients with Academy animal antics from our GIPHY page.
Macro Color
See color on a different scale as you zoom in on butterfly wings, iridescent beetles, bird feathers, and more.
Cornucopia
In this game, students level up the farm with green technology to meet the space and water needs of their crops.
Do: Channel your energy into hands-on art and science projects while the world's on pause.
Activities Using Household Materials
You already have everything you need to embark on a DIY science adventure! Includes activities for K-12.
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Academy x Nigel Sussman Coloring Pages
This collection of coloring pages is unmistakably the work of Academy friend and artist Nigel Sussman.
iNaturalist
Identify species and add your observations to a growing citizen science database helping protect our planet.
