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DistanceLearning@calacademy.org
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Connect virtually with Academy educators from your home or classroom! Distance Learning livestreams bring our experts, animals, and collections to students over the internet—and all programs remain free of charge during the pandemic.
Free livestreams for K-8 students nationwide
Our programs are open to all K-8 students wherever they are set up to engage in remote learning this fall—be that in a classroom, at home, in a learning pod, or at a community learning hub.
Each livestream is a 30-minute lesson taught by professional educators, which is broadcast for free to YouTube. Kinesthetic movement is included to keep students physically engaged, and many events feature hands-on activities that students can do at home while tuning in. Teachers or adult guardians must register in advance for their student(s) to participate.
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Register now for upcoming livestreams!
Programs are designed to serve specific grade levels, yet are welcome to all who register.
October 27 | Mission to the Moon (Grades K-2)
10:30 am PT for English-only presentation
- Join a planetarium presenter to explore how cultures around the world observe the Moon, and take an imaginary journey to the Moon’s surface.
November 3 - 19 | 3-part Series: Coastal Redwoods (Grades 3-5)
10 am or 11 am PT on Tuesdays for English-only presentation
10 am PT on Thursdays for English-Spanish bilingual presentation
- Sessions will explore how redwoods trees are able to grow so large and live for so long compared to other tree species.
November 5 | Our Solar System and Beyond (Grades 6-8)
10:30 am PT for English-only presentation
- Explore the worlds of our solar system and discover what makes each one unique! From tiny terrestrials to giant jovians, the planets nearby are shaping our understanding of the Universe beyond.
November 6 - 20 | 3-part Series: Solar System Explorations (Grades 3-5)
10:30 am PT on Fridays for English-only presentation
- Students will explore the questions: What makes up our solar system? How do astronomers make observations and plot the motions of its objects over time? What parts of the solar system can I see with my own eyes from my own home? During this science unit, we will take on the role of astronomers to explore the Sun, Moon, planets, and objects in and beyond our solar system.
November 13 | Waddle Like a Penguin (Grades K-2)
10 am PT for English-only presentation
11 am PT for English-Spanish bilingual presentation
- Discover how the unique adaptations of African Penguins help them to survive in their ocean habitat. Students will waddle and swim like a penguin while observing our live penguin colony.
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Mark your calendar for future student livestreams
We suggest you join our Educator E-newsletter to receive word in your inbox when registration opens for any of the following events.
December 1 | Mission to the Moon (Grades K-2)
10:30 am PT for English-only presentation
- Join a planetarium presenter to explore how cultures around the world observe the Moon, and take an imaginary journey to the Moon’s surface.
December 1 - 17 | 3-part Series: 'Tis the Season for Science (Grades 3-5)
10 am or 11 am PT on Tuesdays for English-only presentation
10 am or 11 am PT on Thursdays for English-Spanish bilingual presentation
- Topics will likely include seasonal birds and their migrations in San Francisco Bay, and comparing that to the seasonal migrations and adaptations of reindeer.
December 3 or December 17 | Our Solar System and Beyond (Grades 6-8)
10:30 am PT for English-only presentation
- Explore the worlds of our solar system and discover what makes each one unique! From tiny terrestrials to giant jovians, the planets nearby are shaping our understanding of the Universe beyond.
December 11 | Art & Science (Grades K-2)
10 am PT for English-only presentation
11 am PT for English-Spanish bilingual presentation
- Nature is a muse that inspires artists and scientists to imagine, design and create their work. Students will find their own inspiration from nature, and learn how to scientifically sketch a natural object.
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Registration has closed for the following livestreams
If you missed the registration window, don't fret! Recordings will be posted on the program website within 48 hours for asynchronous viewing.
September 22 | Mission to the Moon (Grades K-2)
Consider joining one of the repeat presentations on October 27 or December 1.
October 1 | Our Solar System and Beyond (Grades 6-8)
We're running encore presentations on the 1st/3rd Thursdays through December.
October 6 - 22 | 3-part Series: Spooktacular Science (Grades 3-5)
October 9 | Science Storytime: Pierre the Penguin (Grades K-2)
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Who participates in Distance Learning from the Academy?
Classrooms, libraries, and homeschool families have connected with our educators. We've served groups from around the county, and have even delivered programs to students abroad!
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Sample recordings of past events
Click on the program title to access the recording and any materials needed. These recordings can be used for classrooms or individual students at home.
Teacher Tip: There will be pauses during the recordings to make observations or think about a question. Think about how you would like student to share their ideas/observations/questions with you during theses times.
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We Thank Our Donors
Student Education programs and activities are generously supported by the Hearst Endowed Fund for Science Education; Barbara Bakar; and Wendy W. Kwok.
