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Learn About Ag
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Dedicated to educating youth throughout California about the importance of agriculture in their daily lives.
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L.A. Regional STEM Hub
Identifies STEM education, workforce development activities, goals and strategies to be fostered and scaled through collaboration.
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California Science Center
Explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe-inspiring films.
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Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Inspires and educates youth through science-based programs and hands-on exhibits.
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OC STEM Initiative
Promotes STEM from cradle to career through a collaborative network of public and private partnerships.
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Imagine Science
STEM Ready America
Provides exposure to STEM practices to increase a child’s interest and build a foundation for proficiency through high school and beyond.
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Explorit Science Center
Hands-on science exploration to through mobile and on-site programs that connect science to everyday life.
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Effie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center
Bring your students to the Nature Center to explore, discover and learn in the outdoors!
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Seeing is Believing: Promising Practices for How School Districts Promote Family Engagement
Harvard Family Research Project/National PTA
Policy brief that examines the role of school districts in promoting family engagement.
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Project WILD
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Wildlife-based conservation and environmental education program that provides professional development training and educational materials.
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Project WET
Water Education Foundation
Promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and programs.
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Books For Younger Children That Encourage Learning
BorntoEngineer.com
Here is a list of books for younger children with an engineering focus.