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Welcome, homeschoolers far and wide! For your convenience, we've listed some of the many resources and opportunities that might be of most interest to those learning science at home, or those using the Academy as their science classroom.

Visiting the Academy

We invite your family to visit the Academy again and again, at your own pace.

Homeschooling families can visit the museum throughout the year, on your schedule:

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Live, Interactive Learning

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We invite homeschoolers to participate in our new Virtual Programs and Special Live Events!  Waddle like a penguin, ask questions of a coral reef diver, or make detailed observations of mammal skulls.  Homeschoolers can connect from anywhere over the internet to interact with Academy educators and experts.

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Programs & Events
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Penguins: Will You Be My Valentine?
Join us to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, and meet one of our penguin biologists!
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Mystery Skulls (Grades 3-5)
Virtual Programs are live, interactive pr
Educator Food Choices
Calling All Planet Heroes: Food Choices (Grades 4 - 8)
Design solutions to benefit Earth's ecosystems by examining our food choices!
Educators for Impacts
Impacts in the Solar System (Grades 4 - 8)
As astronomers, students will use hands-on models to explore asteroids and comets in this online program!
Student Materials
Rainforest Meals: Adaptations for Eating (Grades 3 - 4)
Explore the adaptations for eating in some amazing rainforest animals and closely observe the skulls of a few!
African penguins in our exhibit.
Waddle like a Penguin (Grades K - 2)
Learn how the unique adaptations of African Penguins help them to survive in their ocean habitat.

Online Courses & Science News

Created by Academy educators and scientists, the following are excellent resources for educators interested in improving their own science content knowledge, or students old enough to jump in on their own.

iTunes U Courses

What are earthquakes? How does the process of science really work? Dive deep into these topics with free courses designed with our partners at KQED and UCMP.

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Biodiversity

Drawing on the deep knowledge of Academy scientists, educators, and video producers, this seven-part course explains biodiversity and its importance throughout the world.

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For Teens Only
Does your teen have a creative streak? Or does she simply identify as a science dork? The Academy provides multiple in-roads for teens to dive deeper: volunteer opportunities, Teen Science Nights, and year-long youth programs.
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Teen Advocates for Science Communication

The TASC Force combines performance, public speaking, and science content to create innovative public programs.

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The Academy offers a variety of out-of-school-time programs that inspire and train youth to become science enthusiasts and stewards of the natural world.

Youth Programs

The Academy provides a variety of out-of-school-time programs for middle and high school-aged youth.

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