As of June 2024, the Academy has paused its teacher professional development programs.
Science Notebook Corner
Setting Up Your Science Notebooks
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Explore this section to learn the basics of setting up science notebooks with your students.
Strategies for Investigations
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Learn how science notebooks can help your students plan and carry out hands-on investigations.
Strategies for Reflection
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Setting aside time for reflection allows your students to recognize their own learning.
For PD Facilitators, Schools, and Districts
Our Teacher Professional Development Principles
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Explore the principles that guide our work in facilitating learning experiences for teachers.
Customized Science Support for Schools and Districts
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Learn more about how the Academy's Teacher Professional Development staff can support your team of educators!
NGSS Demystified
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Need help with planning professional development around the Next Generation Science Standards? Look no further.
Online Courses for Professional Learning
Biodiversity Course
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Embark on a virtual expedition around the world in this online course, featuring videos, quizzes, and more.
Teacher Guide: Earthquakes
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See ideas for how teachers can use videos, articles, and infographics about Earthquakes in their classroom.
The W. Richard Bingham Family provides generous support for online educational materials for teachers.
Teacher Education programs and activities are also generously supported by an anonymous donor, Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, Genentech, the Hearst Endowed Fund for Science Education, and the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.
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