In the Teachers' Lounge

Free Days at the Academy August 18, 2010

How can you visit the Academy for free? Here are 3 different options! More

Book Club: Fall Selections August 10, 2010

The Naturalist Center here at the Academy hosts Bookworms, a monthly book group for adults that focuses on science-themed books hand-picked by our librarians. Here are the books chosen for our meetings in September, October, and November. More

Homeschool Day: September 1, 2010 August 2, 2010

Join us on this special day of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on programs, when we invite homeschooling families to explore the museum at reduced admission prices. More

Special Programs

Careers in Science
Know a teen with a passion for science? Learn more about our high school internship program.

Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability
This summer, a select cohort of 30 teachers completed two weeks of sustainability-themed workshops as part of our new 2-year professional development program for 3rd – 5th grade teachers.

Watch the public service announcements they created aimed at changing student behavior here.

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TEACHER MEMBERSHIPS

The Academy now offers discounted memberships for teachers. Teacher memberships are for pre-K to 12th grade classroom teachers in California.
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APPLY ONLINE FOR A FIELD TRIP

Beginning June 21, 2010, teachers may apply for a field trip for the 2010-2011 academic year using our new online application form. Plan your Trip

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FEATURED RESOURCES

Sustainable Fishing in the Philippines
Grades: 3-8
Exhibit: Philippine Coral Reef

A Day in the Life of a San Francisco Native Animal
Grades: 4-5
Exhibit: Entire Museum

Mapping Mockingbirds
Grades: 6-12
Exhibit: Islands of Evolution

KORET-TAUBE EDUCATION CENTER

We proudly recognize Koret Foundation and Taube Philanthropies for their generous support of the Academy and
its education programs.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Coral Reefs (grades 3-7)
September 11, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Rainforests of the World (grades 4-8)
September 18, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm