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What are kits?
Kits are portable containers filled with all the materials you need to do fun, engaging science activities in your classroom. They include complete lesson plans plus background information on the topic. Hands-on activities, educational games, books, DVDs, and more provide a range of exciting learning opportunities.
Who are they for?
Different kits are designed for different ages. "Junior Kits" are intended for preschoolers and kindergarteners. "Classroom Kits" are for K-12 students, and meet California Science Content Standards for different grades. See the "Classroom Kits" tab to find the specific grade range for each kit.
How can I get one?
Advance reservations are required. Call 415-379-5816 or email
to make a reservation. Once the kit is reserved, you can pick it up at the California Academy of Sciences and return it to us 3 weeks later.
For K-12 Classroom Kits: The lending fee is $30 for three weeks. Teachers are required to attend a workshop to become eligible to borrow the kits. At the workshop, we will show you the materials, demonstrate the activities, and answer any questions you have about the kits.
Workshop Dates 
For Junior Kits: The lending fee is $15. Workshop attendance is not required to borrow a Junior Kit. However, an advance reservation is still necessary.
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Evolution
The evolution kit has been newly revised in celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday! Explore this fascinating topic with all new educational materials.
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Ant Collecting
Discover the diversity of ants in your own school yard and participate in a citizen science project.
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Rainforests of the World (K-3)
Explore the tropical rainforests of Borneo, Madagascar, Costa Rica, and the Amazon! This version of the rainforest kit is for younger students.
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Rainforests of the World (4-8)
Explore the tropical rainforests of Borneo, Madagascar, Costa Rica, and the Amazon! This version of the rainforest kit is for older students.
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Skulls: A Study in Structure and Function
Get some hands-on experience studying the skulls of California mammals. You'll be amazed at what you can learn from them!
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Geology
Examine rocks, minerals, and fossils. Learn hands-on activities that show the hidden processes behind earthquakes, the rock cycle, and more.
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Owl Pellets
Have an unforgettable educational experience dissecting an owl pellet and discovering the prey of the Common Barn Owl.
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Coral Reefs: Science and Conservation
Explore the amazing coral reef ecosystem through hands-on activities and games.
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Creepers & Crawlers I
Features the ant, grasshopper, praying mantis, bee, ladybug, worm, and coach-horse.
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Creepers & Crawlers II
Features the cockroach, monarch butterfly, pincer bug, snail, Jerusalem cricket, and roly-poly.
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Preschool and Kindergarten |
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Busy Birds I
Features the crow, robin, gull, finch, dove, and hummingbird.
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Busy Birds II
Features the pigeon, starling, hawk, jay, sparrow, and blackbird.
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Preschool and Kindergarten |
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Tide Pool Treasures
Features the barnacle, limpet, mussel, sea cradle, sea star, crab, hermit crab, anemone, sea urchin, snail, and seaweed.
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Preschool and Kindergarten |
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Dinosaur Days I
Features Tyrannosaurus rex, Ankylosaurus, Maiasaurus, Ornithomimus, Styracosaurus, and Parasaurolophus.
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Preschool and Kindergarten |
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Dinosaur Days II
Features Triceratops, Euoplocephalus, Lambeosaurus, Troodon, Edmontonia, and Pachycephalosaurus.
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Preschool and Kindergarten |
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