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The Exploratorium provides science learning programs for children and youth from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Critical to these programs are opportunities for learners to be teachers (just as our programs for professional educators provide opportunities for teachers to be learners).
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Varied and valuable reflections occurred throughout the Art of Tinkering Workshop.
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing my experience from the Art of Tinkering Workshop (check out Week 1 and Week 2).
Thursday, February 9, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
On February 9, sip your science with us at this pop-up experience.
We are exploring the ways tinkering can open up new possibilities in the early childhood field with our play-based practice.
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Discover the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom.
Are you a secondary science teacher looking for ways to introduce more inquiry into your classroom?
Thursday, February 23, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Experience the world through a new lens!
Thursday, January 26, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Explore Jen Lewin’s The Last Ocean, and discover some fascinating ice science!
Sunday, January 22, 2023 • 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Observe, photograph, and discuss the King Tide.
Saturday, January 21, 2023 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Observe, photograph, and discuss the King Tide.
Thursday, January 19, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Explore the moon and the stars through story and science.
Join artist Julia Goodman, astronomer Isabel Hawkins, and astrophysicist Aparna Venkatesan for a conversation about their relationships to the moon.
Thursday, February 9, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Discover the creative ways in which the natural world gets it on.
Join an exciting professional development program for Bay Area teachers!
Saturdays and Sundays, February 11–26, 2023 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Join Vivian Altmann for a storybook read-aloud and make-and-take activity.