Educators

We welcome all educators, near and far. Looking for teaching resources? Hope to bring your class on a field trip? You've come to the right place.

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School Field Trips

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Field trips are available for California students, grades preK-12, attending with their classroom teacher.

Preschool Day

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On October 23, we welcome San Francisco preschools and daycare centers! Programs will target children aged 3-4.

bioGraphic for Educators

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These immersive infographics, data visualizations, and videos make great interactive learning resources for secondary students or science teachers. All come straight from bioGraphic, a multimedia magazine powered by the Academy.

Nature Days

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September 27 at 10:00 am

September 28 at 10:00 am

September 29 at 10:00 am

On September 27-29, celebrate the great outdoors as the East Garden transforms into a hands-on nature playscape.

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Fall Teacher Workshops at the Academy

Going Deeper with Science Notebooks (grades K - 8)

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October 5 at 9:00 am

Taking your science notebooking to the next level with this intermediate workshop.

Mindset Matters: Learning and the Brain (grades K - 12)

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November 16 at 9:00 am

Explore research about how people learn to create meaningful STEM learning for all students.

Rainforest Kit Training (Grades 4 - 8)

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December 14 at 8:30 am

Join us to explore the Rainforest Kit and become eligible to borrow this hands-on classroom resource.

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.

Habitat Earth in the Classroom

Inspire your students with this stunning 25-minute film focusing on the vast networks of life.

Infographics & Visualizations

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These immersive infographics and data visualizations make great interactive learning resources for secondary students or science teachers. Many come straight from bioGraphic, a multimedia magazine powered by the Academy.