Science @ Home
Land ho! Chart a course for five fascinating archipelagos around the world in our twentieth (and final!) activity pack. Island adventures await, from building a rumbling volcano, exploring delicious and nutritious insect recipes, making a hornbill hat, and more.
From tiny specks of dust to super-sized planets, space is full of awe-inspiring objects that light up the night sky. Journey through the Solar System for an up-close look at asteroids, comets, and meteors through videos, crafts, activities—and ice cream.
If sharks get a week, whales should get a month! Celebrate the gargantuan guardians of the deep—and their playful, petite cousins, the dolphins and porpoises—with over a dozen unusual activities, from building your own baleen to an ooey, gooey blubber experiment.
Is your spider sense tingling? If so, you're in the right place. This week, enter a web of hands-on activities celebrating the eight-legged, multi-eyed ecosystem superheroes that thrive in virtually every ecosystem on Earth—including your face.
The California coast is way too cool for just one activity pack. This week, introduce your youngest beachcombers to captivating creatures like sea otters, sand dollars, and octopuses through coloring, crafting…and a little bit of light cooking.
Not to brag, but California really has the best coast. From sunny, sandy San Diego to the rocky, rambunctious Lost Coast, our beaches offer front-row seats to wildlife wonders. Draw, craft, and color the coast's iconic creatures—and learn how you can help protect them.
While the Bay Area isn't exactly a winter wonderland, this new activity pack is your polar passport to a week of frigid fun in the Arctic and Antarctic. Craft your own clay walrus, concoct a snowy sweet treat, and learn all about the science of ice.
Dinosaurs may have died out 66 million years ago, but their larger-than-life legacy lives on. Dig into an extra-large assortment of dino-themed crafts and activities, from an edible Maiasaura nest to a musical instrument that mimics the sound of a Parasaurolophus.
Lush, green, and teeming with life, rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, home to millions of plant and animal species. This week, ascend from forest floor to canopy and get to know a few rainforest residents along the way.
No arms? No legs? No problem! Over the eons, snakes have evolved into master predators—despite losing their limbs. Develop warm feelings for these cold-blooded reptiles through 16+ activities, from a slithering paper snake craft to a lesson in snake movement mimicry.
Just in time for our new Sharks exhibit! Start your summer off on the right fin with over a dozen activities that will instill fascination, not fear, in your little shark-lovers, from crafting a "shark-tooth" necklace to learning more about sustainable seafood.
One shark-themed activity pack was definitely not enough, so we scoured the seas to deliver another! Older shark fans will enjoy more advanced crafts, including a paper bag shark puppet, food web mobile, and over 15 more activities.
Space is the place—but how on Earth do we get off Earth? This week, explore the science and engineering that enables giant machines and high-tech equipment to visit other worlds by designing your own mission, making your own rockets, and more.
Since we're all spending a lot more time closer to home these days, it's a great opportunity to get to know what grows, growls, squeaks, and squawks in your own local habitat. Take a trip to your backyard or local park to discover the secrets behind the scenery you see every day.
Swamps, bogs, marshes, and other wetlands may be muddy, but they serve a squeaky-clean purpose: Filtering water, nurturing important species, and protecting communities from flooding and sea level rise. Venture into the swamp to experience these eerie ecosystems.
From iridescent blue morphos to migrating monarchs, butterflies are captivating case studies in evolution and adaptation, and a vivid introduction to the world of insects. Prepare for takeoff into a week of activities celebrating the full spectrum of these colorful creatures.
Heads up! It’s time to turn our attention to the heavens. Voyage into the cosmos with this curated collection of interactive videos, crafts, and projects sure to make all-stars out of young astronomers throughout the universe.
Chances are, your 4-8-year-old has a lot in common with coral reefs: Active, frenetic, and constantly in motion! Temporarily tame their antics with an immersive introduction to the wonders of the reef, featuring a variety of coloring, crafting, and guided video activities.
Covering less than 1% of the ocean but home to more than 25% of all marine species, coral reefs are essential to the healthy functioning of our planet. Learn more about these unique ecosystems with over 16 activities organized around a different coral reef theme each day.
We love penguins for their charisma and cuteness—and with a colony of African penguins living right here at the Academy, we’re the perfect place to observe and appreciate them. Dive into over a dozen activities to learn more about penguin care, conservation, and, of course, chicks.