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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Science in the Park (grades preK - 2)
Spend three days learning outdoors in Golden Gate Park! Co-presented with the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Teacher Membership
Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers in California are eligible for special memberships to the Academy!
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.
Summer Teacher Workshops at the Academy
Introduction to the NGSS (grades K - 12)
SOLD OUT! 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.
Making the Most of Science Notebooks (grades K-8)
Discover how science notebooks can help your students think and act like scientists.
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.
Expedition Reef for Educators
Educators everywhere can stream the full HD film, in addition to shorter video clips!
Cornucopia
In this game, students level up the farm with green technology to meet the space and water needs of their crops.
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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.
