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California Academy of Sciences

Can’t make it to the Academy? We offer a wide breadth of resources that can impact your teaching from afar. Whether you are looking for kits of classroom materials, lesson plans, science videos, distance learning programs, or full courses, the Academy has science teaching resources galore.

Looking for ideas to spice up your science teaching? Our activity database features full-period lessons to integrate into your normal curriculum, activities to focus your field trip or ideas for extending the museum visit into the classroom.

Based on years of experience training upper elementary school teachers in the Bay Area, we’ve designed a how-to resource for teachers everywhere to illustrate how you can easily and successfully integrate science notebooks into your own classroom.

Get ready to use science notebooks for scientific reasoning and meaning-making, in a way that supports hands-on scientific inquiry!

The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE)

The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity addresses the impact of climate change on the health of the American people. Exercising powers of convening, coordination and collaboration, the Office serves as a department-wide hub for climate change and health policy, programming, and analysis, in pursuit of environmental justice and equitable health outcomes. The Office also facilitates the use of regulatory and statutory powers of the Department of Health and Human Services to address matters affecting disadvantaged communities and people on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Office works alongside community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, business, industry, along with, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments, to define and implement strategies, conduct strategic outreach and communications, and train and empower community residents.

Inspire Teaching & Learning

Based out of the National University System, Inspire celebrates and develops inspirational educators through free on-demand courses and resources. Through teacher training, Inspire supports social and emotional learning and inspirational instruction in the PK-12 classroom and at our partner universities.

IF/THEN® Collection

The IF/THEN® Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.

Here in this digital library, you will find thousands of photos, videos and other assets that authentically represent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  The content features careers as diverse as shark tagging, fashion design, and training Olympic athletes, and nudges public perceptions in a more realistic direction that illuminates the importance of STEM everywhere.

Lesson Plans & Teaching Resources to Celebrate Black Americans

Bring the celebration of Black History Month into your classroom with these activities, lesson plans, book resources, and interactive histories. Choose from several activities surrounding African American icons, slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, schools and integration, music and arts, and more.

Mizzen by Mott

Open worlds of discovery with Mizzen by Mott.

Mizzen by Mott is a new app that provides high-quality, engaging learning content to the afterschool and out-of-school time field.

Featuring exciting content from premier organizations like NASA, Jazz at Lincoln Center, California Academy of Sciences, After-School All-Stars, and others, Mizzen brings you activities and lessons that boost STEM learning, language arts and literacy, and 21st-century skills. From exploring the colors of Mars to the elements of jazz improv, Mizzen activities will challenge, delight, and inspire awe.

To help you meet the unique and varied needs of this moment, Mizzen includes modules and playlists of activities that foster student health, well-being, and social and emotional learning, as well as activities that can be done in small-group settings or at home. Mizzen also features Pro Tips and messaging and scheduling tools designed to help you hone your skills, streamline planning, and strengthen your program.

Download Mizzen by Mott today from the App Store or Google Play. Through support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, this all-in-one tool is free to afterschool and out-of-school time professionals who are empowering young people everywhere.

Foundations

Foundations is a FREE online program with minimal adult help required! Students will learn about Social-Emotional Learning, and receive the building blocks for school, such a courage, integrity, and health. Math and reading components will still be met, along with physical activity and fun virtual field trips! Foundations was created by certified teachers and counselors from the CLC Team. (1) Head to Google Classroom link to view the module.
www.classroom.google.com (2) Select the “Go to Classroom” button (3) Log in using your personal gmail account (4) Select the plus (+) sign in the right-hand corner of the screen, then select “join class” (5) Enter our classroom code: ctyxpqw

KidNation

KidNation was built on the foundation of enrichment through entertainment for the next generation. With everything going on in this world, KidNation felt extremely passionate about releasing “Get Along” early. The message is simple but needed now more than ever. We tell our kids how important it is to lead with love. Somewhere along the way, we sometimes forget that. KidNation is going to let the kids remind you.

KID smART

KID smART, a creative youth development education-based nonprofit organization, has created a video series for K-8th grade students to continue engaging in the arts. Currently, they have over 64 videos that are free to the public on their YouTube channel.

Summer Camp Hub

Summer Camp Hub is a useful resource to find the best summer camp suited for you.

“13 Fun Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outside”

From planning a road trip around “rockhounding” opportunities to building your own outdoor play area, these fun family activities are guaranteed to spark your child’s interest in nature.