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.
This week's livestreams (all times PT):
- Tuesday, September 22
- 9:30 am: Moon Explorers
- 10 am: Breakfast Club: Island Biodiversity
- 10:30 am: Mission to the Moon
- 5 pm: BigPicture: Far and Wild
- Wednesday, September 23
- 2 pm: Big Astronomy member preview (members only)
- 4:30 pm: Virtual Tour of Outer Space
- Thursday, September 24
- 1:30 pm: Night Sky Update
- 7 pm: NightSchool: Sea Otters and the Bay
- Friday, September 25
- 11:30 am: Cosmic Conversations
- Saturday, September 26
- Big Astronomy world premiere and Q&A: 12 pm, 2 pm (Spanish), 5 pm, and 7 pm
This week: Virtually voyage to Chile for the world premiere of Big Astronomy on 9/26.
Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries
Explore Chile’s giant telescopes and meet the people behind the lenses in the Academy’s newest planetarium show.
NightSchool: Sea Otters and the Bay
Squee! Learn about the past and future of sea otters in the Bay and get a peek into the Mammalogy collections.
Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)
Tune in for live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! Next up: A journey to mysterious islands.
A Virologist Explains: How to Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Shannon Bennett, our Chief of Science, breaks down the science of COVID-19 in this new wikiHow video.
Skywatcher's Guide: July-September 2020
Geminid meteor shower, 2012 © Mike Lewinski
Know what's up with Morrison Planetarium's Skywatcher's Guide—a quarterly compendium of heavenly happenings.
Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Fire and the Forest Ecosystem
Video: Academy scientists are trying to understand what happens when we reintroduce fire to forests.
Animal Webcams
Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)
Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Science Films for the Classroom
No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
Pocket Almanac 2020
Download our 2020 Pocket Almanac to stay up-to-date on eclipses, meteor showers, satellite spottings, and more.
Distance Learning
Meet Academy educators online from your home or classroom via interactive livestreams for K-8 students.
Science Lesson Plans
Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
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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Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
BigPicture: Natural World Photography
Preview the winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture nature and wildlife photography competition.
Specimen Spotlights
Take a peek at some of the oldest, rarest, and most amazing specimens in the Academy's research collections.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds
Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable Academy-themed virtual backgrounds.
Seek by iNaturalist
This kid-friendly app makes citizen science simple and fun. Earn badges for your plant and animal observations!
