Media Production | MPVS
From multimedia resources for students and teachers to interactive content on the museum floor, tune in to Morrison Planetarium and Visualization Studio's (MPVS) engaging offerings.
Video production
The Academy’s mission
With our new mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration, these videos take a deep dive into the partnerships, processes, and initiatives that will lead us to success.
Academy Science videos
Academy Science videos provide an in-depth look at the latest discoveries, research findings, and aha! moments emerging from Academy scientists around the world.
Creature Closeups
Want to take a closer look at some of the most charismatic animals at the Academy? These videos feature star turns for several of our live specimens and fun facts about the species.
Universe Update
Find out more about the latest discoveries in astronomy with these videos based on interviews with some of the world’s most cutting-edge scientists.
Exhibits media
The Visualization Studio works closely with our Exhibits department to produce video and interactive content for current and upcoming exhibitions.
The Science and Environmental Media Lab
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Partnership
Through a partnership with the SFPUC, our team produced two animated shorts, The Story of Poo and Tales from the Tap.
Awards for "The Story of Poo":
- Winner, Mini-Film Fest at the Afro Comiccon 2018
Partnerships with school districts
Academy educators, in partnership with San Francisco Unified School District and Chicago Public School district, created videos to use in high school classrooms.
Flips!de Science
Flips!de Science is a youth-powered series that inspires solutions-based thinking about the environment. Designed for K-12 classrooms, this upbeat collection of videos and classroom activities engages students as they design solutions to key environmental issues.
Awards for Flips!de Science:
- Finalist, NSF Visualization Challenge "Vizzies" 2016
Biodiversity Course
Take a virtual expedition with us to investigate the amazing diversity of life on this planet. Learn what biodiversity is, why it's important, where it's found, how it comes into existence, how you study it, why it's threatened, and how it can be protected.
Videos for teachers
The Next Generations Science Standards (NGSS) are the nation's K–12 science standards, rich in content and practice. We provide details on these standards and some of the best tips and tricks for teaching science.
