Welcome Educators!

In service of the Academy's core mission - to explore, explain and protect the natural world - we've significantly expanded our range of teacher and student offerings. This web site is designed to introduce you to these offerings and, at the same time, to provide you with information and tools that will help you plan your field trip to the Academy and maximize its educational impact.

Check out our new curriculum-based resources, browse our growing catalog of classes and workshops, and connect and share ideas with other educators.

In the weeks and months ahead, please be sure to check back in with us. Fresh content and new features will be added on a regular basis. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to

In the Teacher's Lounge

Biodiversity on the Plantation November 21, 2008

Farming in the rainforest often gets a bad wrap. But researchers have recently found a solution that provides both ecological and economic benefits on areca nut plantations in India. What two factors contribute to the success this farming method? More

Perfect for Preschool November 21, 2008

Do you teach kids aged 4-6? Looking for an adorable, take-home kit full of puppets, touchable specimens, and books? Don’t forget about our Junior Kits. More

Organic, Local, & Delicious November 10, 2008

Participants in last Saturday’s Organic, Local, and Delicious teachers’ workshop were in for a treat — a culinary one, that is! To set the stage for learning how local and organic farming can benefit both the consumer and the environment, the workshop began with a field trip to the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market. More

Welcome to the Teachers’ Lounge! November 7, 2008

Special Programs

Careers in Science
Know a teen with a passion for science? Learn more about our high school internship program. Applications available Spring, 2009.

RESERVATIONS UPDATE

At this time, field trips slots for the 2008-2009 school year have been filled but spaces are available for teacher professional development workshops. To book a workshop:
(800) 794-7576

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FEATURED RESOURCES

Pre-Visit Activity: Fraction Penguin
Grades: K-2
Exhibit: African Hall

Connected Experience: Fish Family Identification
Grades: 6-8
Exhibit: Philippine Coral Reef

Anytime Lesson: Discovering Rainforest Locations
Grades: 4-8
Exhibit: Rainforests of the World

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Ants Workshop
December 3, 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
California Academy of Sciences

Evolution Workshop
December 6, 2008
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
California Academy of Sciences