Professional Development


 

Workshops, Classes, & Symposia

Using the resources of the Koret-Taube Education Center, the Academy offers a wide range of professional development options designed to enhance your understanding of key science concepts, and help you better integrate hands-on science activities into your classroom.


NEW! Astronomy Workshops (3-8)
Get your students prepared for the school group show with a suite of simple activities related to the composition and scope of our solar system.

NEW! Lab Skills Workshops (3-8)
Does your laboratory equipment languish unused in the cupboard? Join us for introductory investigations using easily-accessible materials and basic tools of science.

Kit-based Teacher Workshops (K-12)
These popular workshops qualify educators to borrow Classroom Kits, prepackaged containers filled with lesson plans and materials that can accommodate up to 35 students.

Exhibit-focused Workshops (K-12)
Plan a successful field trip by experiencing companion exhibits in depth, and try out grade-appropriate activities for both your classroom and your museum visit.

Sustainability Workshops (2-8)
Look into some of the most critical topics of our time and learn innovative ways to educate students on these topics - addressing science content standards all the while.

 
  		 
 
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Skulls Workshop, 4-6pm, K-8
Thursday, Feb. 26

There's a lot to learn from animal skulls! Investigate and compare skulls ranging from a black bear to a bobcat to a porcupine to a human.

Water Issues Workshop, 4-6pm, 2-8
Tuesday, Mar. 3

What contributes to sea level rise? How might we fish in a sustainable manner? How do dams work? Come to learn about our global water supply, both salty and fresh!

Organic, Local, and Delicious Workshop, 8am-1pm, 2-12
Saturday, Mar. 7

Join Academy staff for a trip to the Farmer's Market, and learn how to eat with consideration for your health, the environment, and our society.

Energy Issues Workshop, 8am-12pm, 3-8
Saturday, Mar. 14

Fossil fuels, climate change, carbon footprints, and renewable energy. Learn energy basics and their connection to sustainability.

Exhibits Workshop, 4-6pm, K-12
Wednesday, Mar. 25

Coral Reef and Water Planet - Colorful, diverse, and teaming with creatures large and small! Explore our Philippine reef and learn how water is essential for life on Earth.

Bioforum: Conservation Biology, 8:30am-3pm, 6-12
Saturday, Apr. 4

This seminar series will outline the basic principles of conservation science, and showcase examples of their real-world applications.

Ants in Your Schoolyard, 4-6pm, 2-12
Thursday, Apr. 9

Help us track the spread of the invasive Argentine ant. Let your students become citizen scientists and contribute to a research project!

Exhibits Workshop, 4-6pm, K-12
Thursday, Apr. 15

California Coast and The Swamp - Play hide and seek with a giant octopus and come fact-to-face with an albino alligator! Explore coastal and swamp environments.

Evolution Workshop, 8am-12pm, 7-12
Saturday, Apr. 25

Bring the concepts of evolution to life. Engage in hands-on activities that explore reproductive fitness, genetic variation, natural selection, and more.