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Resources for California Educators
If you’re an educator in California, these resources are for you. Created by our science educators, scientists, and teachers-in-residence, these resources support high-quality teaching and learning, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and professional learning experiences designed to support implementation of the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).
Summer Institute for Teachers
Are you a secondary science teacher looking for ways to introduce more inquiry into your classroom?
Free Admission for California K–12 Teachers
Fill out this form to receive free admission on your visit to the Exploratorium.
Resources for Supporting Science Teachers
See the Teacher Institute in action, and reflect on teacher professional learning.
K–12 Science Leader Network
Learn how the Exploratorium is supporting NGSS implementation across California.
Science Snacks and the CA NGSS
Check out our collection of hands-on, teacher-tested activities, and download our planning tool to adapt them to standards-aligned investigations.
Developing Language in the Context of Science
See videos of how the Exploratorium supports English language development in California elementary classrooms.
CA NGSS Workshop Alumni Resources
Grades K–5: Empowering Regional Teams
Grades 6–12: Connecting Teacher Leaders
Exploratorium Field Trips are FREE!
Arrive for your field trip by BART and receive free museum admission and free BART tickets for your whole group!
