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Dive into a Lagoon with Rays and Their Friends That Live There
June 6: Learn to make observations like a scientist while watching a live stream of our sharks and rays lagoon.
Science in the Park (grades preK - 2)
Spend three days learning outdoors in Golden Gate Park! Co-presented with the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
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.
Heating H2O: The Chemistry of Sea Level Rise
Why is global sea level rising? Discover how the molecular behavior of water can have global impacts.
Summer Workshops at the Academy
Making the Most of Science Notebooks (grades K-8)
SOLD OUT! 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.
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!
Listen about Distance Learning
Download the latest episode of the FizzicsEd podcast to hear an interview with Jacque Benitez!
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Pepperwood Preserve Teacher Workshop June 9-10
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Engage in a two-day workshop focused on using birds as an approachable educational tool. Sign up by May 18!
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