The Academy has reopened, but our commitment to digital access is still going strong. Explore this page for an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.
This week's livestreams (all times PT):
- Wednesday, May 5
- Thursday, May 6
This week: Tune in to NightSchool to see why extreme things often come in small packages.
NightSchool: Extreme Life
Photo credit: Øivind Tøien, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska.
Meet tiny thermophiles and other living organisms that have adapted—and thrive—in extreme environments.
Love Letters
Science @ Home: Rockets & Rovers
Aspiring rocket scientists ages 8-11 are invited to blast off to other worlds for crafts, activities, and more.
Animal Webcams
Digital Membership
Become a charter digital member for exclusive science programming and on-demand content for less than $7/month.
Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)
Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Spring Forward: A Science Soiree
Spring Forward has sprung, but you can still catch a recording of the festivities on YouTube.
Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)
Live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! More episodes coming soon.
Science Films for the Classroom
No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
Skywatcher's Guide: April-June 2021
Geminid meteor shower, 2012 © Mike Lewinski
Know what's up with Morrison Planetarium's Skywatcher's Guide—a quarterly compendium of heavenly happenings.
Distance Learning
Meet Academy educators online from your home or classroom via interactive livestreams for K-8 students.
Science Lesson Plans
Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Activities Using Household Materials
You already have everything you need to embark on a DIY science adventure! Includes activities for K-12.
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Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
BigPicture: Natural World Photography
Experience an awe-inspiring exhibit of 2020's best nature, wildlife, and conservation photography.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds
New year, new backgrounds! Download four beautiful new video backgrounds to spruce up your digital habitat.
Cornucopia
In this game, students level up the farm with green technology to meet the space and water needs of their crops.
Seek by iNaturalist
This kid-friendly app makes citizen science simple and fun. Earn badges for your plant and animal observations!
