Advanced Light Source – June 19 Ever wondered what goes on within the iconic dome building at Berkeley Lab? Our particle accelerator supports research in a wide variety of fields. In this episode, we’ll build a crystal together and learn how x-ray crystallography is used to examine structures. First in a series about our Advanced […]
Learning in the Making: Storytelling, Part 2! Join Maker Ed on June 24 at 1:00 PM PST at bit.ly/MakerEdLIVE Looking for something fun to make at home? Each week we are collecting and curating resources around a topic, and this week’s is a two-parter on storytelling. We are focusing on making with what you have […]
Sustainability & Soil Science – July 10 Composting is a great way to improve sustainability in your home, but there’s a lot of science behind that process. Learn a little about soil science with us, and you’ll be able to upgrade your home composting systems.
Learning in the Making: Observation Machines! Join Maker Ed on July 15 at 1:00 PM PST at bit.ly/MakerEdLIVE Looking for something fun to make at home? Each week we are collecting and curating resources around a topic, and this week’s is a two-parter on storytelling. We are focusing on making with what you have around […]
Join us for 4.5 days of carefully paced, hands-on, minds-on, equity-focused learning that culminates in the creation of a maker-centered project tailored to your learning environment. Step into your learners’ shoes and explore foundational approaches to weaving making into your practice: tinkering to discover, making to learn, and the application project. This workshop is perfect for those […]
Watch science come to life at TeenScienceNight! Discover what environmentalism means to you at this free, fun-filled teen takeover event. #TeenScienceNight 2020 will take place on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Register to secure your tickets. After registration, you will be emailed additional details about the event. Who: Teens 13-18 […]
Shape Viewfinders Learning the concepts of geometry begins at a very young age. As children are introduced to the names of shapes, they should also be encouraged to recognize these figures in the world around them. Creating a Shape Viewfinder is a playful way to engage children to intentionally look for the math in their […]
Each episode in the series highlights scientists and researchers at Berkeley Lab. Make sure to download the worksheet beforehand (uploaded to k12education.lbl.gov/home-resources/live-science-series) to follow along in easy at-home activities. Register with your preferred email to receive the webinar link. We’ll be partnering with our friends at Lawrence Hall of Science and Science at Cal to […]
Wix Education is offering a free, online program — Creators of the Future — designed for high school students (ages 16-18) to explore topics around web creation and web design in a 5-week, once-a-week, interactive experience. Through a combination of live, interactive sessions, playful online activities, and creating personal projects, they’ll explore a range of […]
Join TeenTechSF for an amazing, free opportunity for teens to explore the world of STEM through a series of interactive online workshops! About this Event FREE TeenTechSF Fall Workshop Series Workshops include the following topics and will take place on Saturdays from 2 pm – 3 pm (PDT): September 26: Introduction to Animation October 3: […]