Education

Education
Education

Dive into our education resources—and see what you discover. 

At the Exploratorium, we believe learning should be joyful and lifelong. 

Our hands-on experiences spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and help you make sense of the world around you. We empower learners to figure things out for themselves—about science or any new idea or claim.

We’re here to support educators like you—whether you’re a PreK–12 teacher, informal educator, teacher leader, or professional development provider, we offer workshops, activities, and resources designed to inspire and engage.  

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Teaching & Learning 2025 Impact Report
Learn about our impact on education and how to support our Teaching & Learning programs.

Professional Development Programs and Resources

Explore workshops, videos, tools and more that support better teaching and better learning.

Professional Development Programs
Summer Institute 2023
Summer Institute for Teachers
Three-week workshop for secondary science teachers.
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Early Career Science Teacher Program
Develop your expertise in phenomena-based teaching.
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Educator Newsletter
Get educator resources delivered weekly to your inbox.
Resources for California Educators
K–12 Science Leader Network
We’re changing the way K–12 students learn science in California.
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Early Childhood Tinkering
Online resources and modules for playful STEAM learning in preschool settings.
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Teacher Institute
Hands-on, inquiry-rich experiences for secondary science and math teachers
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Institute for Inquiry
Inquiry-based professional development for K–5 educators and leaders

Teaching and Learning Tools

Get digital collections and tools designed to spark curiosity, exploration, and understanding, both in the classroom and out in the world.

Teaching and Learning Tools
Science Snacks
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested science activities for the classroom and the curious.
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Watch and Do Science
Spark delight with six hands-on science investigations for K–5 learners.
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Teaching Climate Change Through Storytelling
Create classrooms that link human stories to climate science.
Digital Teaching Boxes
Digital Teaching Boxes
Open these boxes of life science learning materials—lessons, activities, supply lists, and more.
Inquiry-based Science and English Language Development
Inquiry-Based Science and English Language Development
Explore the connections between science exploration and language learning.
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Tinkering Projects
Ideas, prompts, and creative inspiration from the Tinkering Studio.
See the Teacher Institute in action, and reflect on teacher professional learning.
Supporting Science Teachers
Watch our professional workshops in action, and get inspiration for teacher professional learning.
Listening to Teacher Leaders
Listening to Science Teacher Leaders
Hear from the Exploratorium’s community of science teacher leaders, and reflect on teacher leadership in your own context.