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Science Snacks – Hands-On Activities to do at Home
Exploratorium
Try some fresh, exciting science activities based in amazing phenomena by going to this San Francisco museum’s website. It’s just one part of a huge section on science education you’ll have fun exploring.
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Technovation Families
Technovation
Teaches families foundational skills needed to utilize and explore aspects of artificial intelligence.
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Earth Science Activities
Earth Science Week
Find learning resources and activities that will engage young people and others in exploring the relationship between Earth materials and people.
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Science Fair Resources
Community Resources for Science
Find a short list of web pages where you can find terrific science fair resources for your classroom or your student.
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Sci Jinks
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Information and classroom activities concerning weather and technology.
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NASA’s Climate Kids
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory / California Institute of Technology
Information and activities on all things climate and weather related.
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Model Youth Suicide Prevention Policy
California Department of Education
Use this model policy to help your school district meet California Education Code which mandates that any local educational agency that serves pupils in grades seven to twelve, inclusive, adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
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With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there’s a likely culprit
The Conversation
Shares the latest data related to teen suicide and discusses how screens and loneliness play a big role.
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Maker Camp
Make: Community
Provides great starter projects to get your students into making, creating, crafting, coding, and more.
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Scientific American
Try these fun science activities, which parents and their kids ages 6-12 can do together with household items in just a half hour or less.
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Girls Who Code
Free after-school programs where 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls may work with supportive peers and role models using computer science.
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Khan Academy
Education help with math, grammar, science, history, SAT®, AP®, and more.