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Science @ Home: My Backyard
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The world right outside your door is surprisingly wild. Become a backyard naturalist with over two dozen activities for kids ages 4-8.
Preschool Day
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Join us on October 16 for a special day of programs and activities just for preschools and daycare centers.
From Our "Elevate Your Facilitation" Toolkit
Our Teacher Professional Development Principles
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Explore the principles that guide our work in facilitating learning experiences for teachers.
Establish Positive Culture
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Learn about how to cultivate a positive culture that supports valuable learning experiences for adults.
Design Instruction
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How can you design your PD to encourage learning in adults, and help teachers translate this to their classroom?
Popular Hubs
Science Notebook Corner
Sample our easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your classroom or home!
Science Lesson Plans
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Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Science Video Vault
Our educational videos help students visualize data and understand scientific and environmental concepts.
Featured Resources
Science Films for the Classroom
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No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Teacher Membership
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Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers in California are eligible for special memberships to the Academy!