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How can you design high-quality professional development for educators?
Calling All Planet Heroes through Food Choices (Grades 4 - 8)
Design solutions to benefit Earth's ecosystems in this interactive virtual program!
School Field Trips
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Field trips are available year-round for formal California school groups of students in grades pre-K through 12.
Science Storytime: Pierre the Penguin
illustrated by Laura Regan
May 10, 2018: Celebrate Children's Book Month by reading about Pierre with an Academy Educator! Grades K-2
What Are Norms and Why Do They Matter?
This short article explains and motivates using norms to support collaboration among professionals.
Summer Workshops at the Academy
Making the Most of Science Notebooks (grades K-8)
Discover how science notebooks can help your students think and act like scientists.
Introduction to the NGSS (grades K - 12)
Demystify the new science standards in this beginner's-level workshop.
Exploring Phenomena: Using Science to Figure Things Out (grades K-12)
Learn more about “real-world phenomena” and how they anchor learning in science and engineering.
Featured Resources
Science Lesson Plans
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Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Science Films for the Classroom
Our award-winning planetarium shows are now available for educators to stream directly to your classroom!
Flipside Science
This youth-powered series tackles complex environmental topics and empowers viewers to make a difference.
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Teaching Resources
Can't make it to the Academy? We offer a wide breadth of resources that can impact your teaching from afar.
Professional Development
Dive into science content, engage in effective teaching pedagogy, and develop a sense of how science really works.
Science Video Vault
Browse our collection of educational videos to help your students visualize data and understand scientific and environmental concepts.
News & Special Offers
Teacher Membership
Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers in California are eligible for special memberships to the Academy!
Customized Science Support for Schools & Districts
The Academy is now taking requests for 2018!
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Reflecting on Practice Coaching Workshop
"I was able to acheive a greater understanding of what is possible and to design activities to truly make an impact!"
May 15-17, 2018: Learn to facilitate a professional learning program for your informal educators!
