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.
Looking for coronavirus (COVID-19) info? Click here for resources, FAQs, and interviews with Shannon Bennett, PhD, the Academy's Chief of Science.
This week: Learn about COVID-19 from our in-house experts during Thursday’s NightSchool.
NightSchool: A Guide to Celestial Wayfinding
Learn about the indigenous system of navigation and orientation at sea from Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai’i.
Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)
Tune in for live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! Next: A virtual tour of our Library—more than books.
Claude Book Launch Livestream
Join us on 8/12 at 10 am PT for a livestream celebrating the launch of an all-new children's book about Claude!
Bioblitzes: Discover Nature
Join us via Zoom for a grassroots, physically distant bioblitz on August 16 to document species in your area!
Science Action Club Activity Workbooks
Now available for purchase: Downloadable workbooks with fun self-guided activities for 3rd-6th graders at home.
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Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Learning from Light
Learn how astronomers use light to understand the composition of distant stars and planets.
Animal Webcams
Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)
Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Science Films for the Classroom
No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
Distance Learning
Interact with experts, animals, collections, and exhibits over the internet to visit the Academy virtually.
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.
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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Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
Specimen Spotlights
Take a peek at some of the oldest, rarest, and most amazing specimens in the Academy's research collections.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds
Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable Academy-themed virtual backgrounds.
Sketchfab
Zoom, spin, and glide around 3D scans of 700+ scientific specimens—including skulls, shells, and baskets.
Seek by iNaturalist
This kid-friendly app makes citizen science simple and fun. Earn badges for your plant and animal observations!
