Standards-based science activities, lesson plans, images, glossaries, & more.
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Pre-, during-, and post-visit activities: Short, lively activities to focus your class trip.
Connected experiences: Activity combinations that extend the museum visit into the classroom.
Anytime lesson plans: Full-period lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Borrow a kit full of exciting materials to use in your classroom! Available for preschool though grade 12, kits include lesson plans, games, specimens, books, DVDs, and more. Activities are designed to be fun and engaging while meeting California Science Content Standards. Learn more
The Naturalist Center
Walk into the Naturalist Center and discover a wealth of educational resources. More
Citizen Science
Collaborate with Academy educators. Which ant species live near your school? How far do they roam? More
Academy Photos
Browse thousands of life sciences images in the Academy photo library. More
