Activate your intellect with an Academy lecture, workshop, or class.
Mind-expanding talks and presentations by the brightest stars in the field of astronomy.
The Academy regularly brings brilliant speakers to the Academy to lecture on everything from anthropology to zoology.
We host in-person workshops at our museum in San Francisco, as well as virtual PD on Zoom.
Deepen your connection to the natural world with an Academy science class.
Upcoming
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Mon. Jun. 3rd at 7:30 pm -
Planetarium
What is the atmosphere like on an object that's too massive to be a planet and yet too small to be a star?
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Thu. Jun. 13th at 9:00 am
Explore science notebooking as a tool for environmental learning. Takes place at SF Botanical Gardens.
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Tue. Jun. 25th at 9:00 am
Practice using science notebooks to support growth of students’ agency, organization, and concept development.
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Wed. Jun. 26th at 9:00 am -
Classroom
Engineering engages students in collaborative problem-solving. Discover how to apply it to any science topic.
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Mon. Jul. 1st at 7:30 pm -
Planetarium
Dr. Pascal Lee discusses planning for the most distant human adventure ever - the exploration of Mars.
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Tue. Jul. 9th at 9:00 am
Discover a simple strategy for teaching hands-on investigations that build scientific knowledge and skills.
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Thu. Jul. 11th at 10:00 am
Explore strategies that help students make sense of science and take ownership of their learning.
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Wed. Jul. 17th at 9:00 am -
Classroom
Learn strategies for creating high quality professional learning experiences for teachers.