A boy glimpses into the Human Odyssey exhibit
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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

Educators shows skull to students over the internet

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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Snowy Egret
Spot that Bird
Feb 7, 2019: Students joined us in a FREE online program as we built skills for spotting birds!
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Earth
Scientist's Scoop: Make Earth Day Every Day
April 19 & 22: Celebrate Earth Day by designing solutions around human food use to benefit Earth's ecosystems.
Educator Food Choices
Calling All Planet Heroes through Food Choices (Grades 4 - 8)
Design solutions to benefit Earth's ecosystems in this interactive virtual program!
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Small objects in the solar system
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors - Oh My!
May 10, 2019: We will be celebrating Astronomy Day as we use hands-on models to explore asteroids and comets!
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Pierre the Penguin book cover

illustrated by Laura Regan

Science Storytime: Pierre the Penguin
Jan 18, 2019: We celebrated Penguin Awareness Day by reading about Pierre with an Academy Educator! Grades TK-2
Educators for Impacts
Impacts in the Solar System (Grades 3 - 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 2 - 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 - 3)
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, intensive summer camps, and year-long youth programs.
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Youth Programs

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

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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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