Science Resources
Field Trips/Speakers
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East Bay Regional Parks free classroom naturalist programs, mobile classrooms, very inexpensive bus transportation to parks and programs, teacher training
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Big Break Visitor Center, Oakley has many opportunities for students and is close by; Delta study, natural history, political science, history, kayaking and hiking, Ohlone curriculum and presentations
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National Park Service; free classes and Ranger led walks, curriculum
Port Chicago Naval Magazine, Concord
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Pt. Reyes, Hyde Street Pier, Muir Woods
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Contra Costa Water District Free field trips, classroom presentations, watershed and treatment plant tours, bird watching, natural history
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Lawrence Hall of Science school wide assemblies, classroom visits, field trips, fees vary. Curriculum; GEMS, FOSS, Seeds of Change,etc.
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Chabot Science and Space Center Planetarium, classes, observatory, curriculum, fee’s vary
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Exploratorium hands-on exhibits, classes, curriculum, fees vary
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum wildlife rescue center, hands-on classes, classroom visits, excellent resources. Some fee programs, some low cost or free
Other Resources
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YouSTEM San Francisco Free web resources for k-12 students, local programs in STEM, interactive labs, student STEM opportunities
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Community Resources for Science Teachers Local resources, scientist volunteers and speakers, many NGSS lessons, $20 membership
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Betterlesson.com
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CRS Science and Engineering Practices for Grades K-5 at a Glance
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CRS Science and Engineering Practices for Grades 6-12 at a Glance
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NGSS Overview of Science and Engineering Practices (appendix F)
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Understanding Science from the University of California is a tool for learning “how science really works”
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NSTA webinar Using the NGSS Practices in the Elementary Grades
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NSTA webinar Engineering Practices in the Next Generation Science Standards
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CRS list of items for an Engineering Took Kit and Lesson Ideas
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Scrap SF free or cheap materials
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RAFT - (San Jose) Resource Area For Teachers inexpensive kits, reclycled materials and lessons
Digital Media
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MIT Resources-MIT+K12 Videos produces original digital media and live programming that seeks to spark curiosity and a love of learning, open the door to the science / technology / engineering / math (STEM) world, and promote STEM-literacy among the general public.
Science Writing Curriculum: (excellent)
Sample NGSS Assessment questions
Science Text/Literacy Resources:
Training Videos for NGSS and Science Content
- Project Lead the Way
- California Connections
Pre School/TK:
Middle School: