California Academy of Sciences Education Resources

The California Academy of Sciences offers a robust set of free NGSS-aligned science lessons, activities, and virtual field trips covering ecosystems, climate, oceans, and biodiversity. Units include teacher guides, student handouts, and multimedia, built to support inquiry-based learning rooted in real data and observations. Homeschoolers and teachers appreciate the strong science content and the connections to current research at the academy. Resources are best for elementary through high school with clear grade bands. Some lessons require specific materials or internet access, but many can be adapted with simple supplies. Integrating these units into your yearly plan can give you a high-quality, standards-based science backbone at no cost.