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Apply Now! Paid and Volunteer Internships with Student Programs
Apply by mid-August for positions on our team starting fall 2019.
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Feedback and Assessment in Professional Learning
Learn more about the importance of gathering feedback from adult learners, as well as a few simple strategies.
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.
Establish Positive Culture
Learn about how to cultivate a positive culture that supports valuable learning experiences for adults.
Earth's Delicate Energy Balance
The Moon's surface temperature can alternate between boiling and freezing. What makes the Earth so different?
Teacher Workshops at the Academy
Introduction to the NGSS (grades K - 12)
Demystify the new science standards in this beginner's-level workshop.
Making the Most of Science Notebooks (grades K-8)
Discover how science notebooks can help your students think and act like scientists.
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.
Popular Hubs
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!
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!"
Jan-Feb 2019: Get trained in Seattle or St. Louis on this professional learning program for informal educators!
New Opportunity: Emerging Leaders at BEETLES Leadership Institutes
Apply now for the August and December 2018 BEETLES Leadership Institutes!
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