#MuseumFromHome with Academy @ Home! Whether you’re searching for STEM activities for the kids or just want to keep tabs on your favorite Academy creatures, we've curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.
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This week’s highlights: Peek behind the pixels of our coral reef-themed planetarium show.
NightSchool: How to Design a Coral Reef
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of the Academy’s latest show, Expedition Reef.
Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)
Tune in to live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! This Thursday: Dr. Nathalie Nagalingum talks cycads.
Animal Webcams
Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)
Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds
Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable Academy-themed virtual backgrounds.
Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Children’s Puppet Theater: Arthropod Opera
Academy puppets sing the praises of arthropods in this lively pre-recorded program. Watch anytime on YouTube.
Mystery on the Reef
During a tidepool survey this year, the Academy's citizen science team encountered a pink-toothed mystery.
Science Films for the Classroom
No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Video Library
Press play on the latest discoveries, animal insights, and "aha!" moments from Academy scientists.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
What's the Deal With Fossil Fuels?
Most energy in the US is produced by fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. How does this impact our planet?
Pim Bongaerts
Pim Bongaerts applies genomics and field ecology to his research into coral reef biodiversity and evolution.
Learning Resources for Students at Home
We've picked some of our favorite K-12 resources that can be viewed by students or facilitated by parents.
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Science Lesson Plans
Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
Seek by iNaturalist
This kid-friendly app makes citizen science simple and fun. Earn badges for your plant and animal observations!
Cornucopia
In this game, students level up the farm with green technology to meet the space and water needs of their crops.
GIFs Galore
Texting and emailing more than ever? Delight your recipients with Academy animal antics from our GIPHY page.
Macro Color
See color on a different scale as you zoom in on butterfly wings, iridescent beetles, bird feathers, and more.
Do: Channel your energy into hands-on art and science projects while the world's on pause.
Academy x Nigel Sussman Coloring Pages
This collection of coloring pages is unmistakably the work of Academy friend and artist Nigel Sussman.
Activities Using Household Materials
You already have everything you need to embark on a DIY science adventure! Includes activities for K-12.
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iNaturalist
Identify species and add your observations to a growing citizen science database helping protect our planet.
