Education

 

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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).

Free Admission for all California Public School Teachers
Free Admission for California K–12 Teachers

Fill out this form to receive free admission on your visit to the Exploratorium.

See the Teacher Institute in action, and reflect on teacher professional learning.
Resources for Supporting Science Teachers

See the Teacher Institute in action, and reflect on teacher professional learning.

Workshops for California Teacher Leaders and Professional Learning Providers
Creating a Statewide PD Network

Learn how the Exploratorium is supporting NGSS implementation across California.

Science Snacks
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
Developing Language in the Context of Science

See videos of how the Exploratorium supports English language development in California elementary classrooms.