Please note: The planetarium will be closed for maintenance September 20-22.
The Academy is reopening to the public on March 17! In-person lectures and events remain paused for the time being, but we hope to resume them later this spring. Until then, explore Academy @ Home for mind-expanding virtual science resources!
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Mind-expanding talks and presentations by the brightest stars in the field of astronomy.
The Academy regularly brings brilliant speakers to the Academy to lecture on everything from anthropology to zoology.
We host virtual PD on Zoom, as well as in-person workshops at our museum in San Francisco.
Deepen your connection to the natural world with an Academy science class.
Upcoming
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Wed. Sep. 22nd at 3:00 pm
How might we design science tasks with accessible entry points, and the potential for extended thinking?
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Sat. Oct. 16th at 9:00 am
Learn a set of tools and lessons that support young children to explore the world around them.
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Wed. Oct. 27th at 2:30 pm
Yes, online professional development CAN be interactive, engaging, and inclusive! Join us to discover how.
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Wed. Nov. 17th at 3:00 pm
Discover a simple strategy for designing hands-on investigations that build scientific knowledge and skills.
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Sat. Dec. 11th at 9:00 am
Discover strategies to support student-centered science learning, both for virtual and in-person settings
