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Grades 5-8: Livestream
Overview
🌊 Dive into the Depths with our "Chat with a Scientist" Series! 🐠
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist? Are you fascinated by mysteries of the sea? Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with Dr. Rebecca Albright, curator at the California Academy of Sciences, as she shares her stories.
During this program, we will discover the journey of a scientist's life – from childhood curiosity to research using cutting-edge technology. We will explore a coral spawning lab, and learn how investigating baby corals can help coral reefs in the wild. Stick ‘til the end for a Q&A segment and experience the answers to your burning questions. Mark your calendars, submit your questions, and join us for an unforgettable journey!
Schedule: Friday, Mar 28, 2025
Schedule: Friday, Mar 28, 2025
This program is designed for grades 5-8, but all are welcome.
9:45 am PT in English
How does it work?
How does it work?
This program lasts approximately 35-minutes, is taught by a team of professional educators, and is broadcast to multiple classes at the same time via YouTube Live.
This program also works well for classes who meet asynchronously because the recording will be shared.
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Students will need a pencil and a piece of paper to take notes or sketch.
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
SUBMIT YOUR STUDENT QUESTIONS by Feb 28 and watch these beautiful short video clips to help your class prepare for the program.
This program supports the Next Generation Science Standards
This program supports the Next Generation Science Standards
Science and Engineering Practices:
Ask Questions
Construct Explanations
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Connection & technology information
Connection & technology information
A week before the session, registered parties will receive an email containing the unique YouTube Live destination for the broadcast. If you registered on behalf of multiple classes, forward this along to your buddy teachers.
We highly recommend testing—in advance of the program date—whether the device you plan to use can access YouTube Live. If you can see our Live Penguin Cam, you should also be able to watch other Academy livestreams.
Sorry! The Academy cannot control your district’s security settings.
If you or your students cannot access the Extension Activities tab above, you must contact your IT department to whitelist this website.
If you or your students’ district devices cannot access YouTube Live or YouTube videos, you can instead play the embedded Recording, which we will post within 48 hours of the broadcast.
If you have questions or need us to resend the email (check your junk folder first!), please contact us at distancelearning@calacademy.org. We recommend adding that email address to your contacts to help ensure our messages are accepted by your district's email domain.
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