SAC has been transforming the out-of-school time (OST) landscape for 10 years. Learn about our global impact below.
Think Together is Changing the Odds Through STEM!
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Think Together is celebrating two new STEM curriculum partnerships, including one with SAC, to provide students with enriching learning experiences.
New SAC Partnership with Nocs Provisions
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Maker of adventure-ready binoculars donates more than $33,000 of equipment for Bird Scouts.
Afterschool Alliance: Successful STEM Programs
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See what makes SAC an innovative and influential learning experience.
Using GLOBE to Engage Educators
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SAC co-lead a workshop with GLOBE Observer in the Clouds protocol for educators from four Western states.
Sharing Tools, Expanding Knowledge at the California Academy of Sciences
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Learn how Science Action Club advances the Academy's institutional mission through collaborations with partners.
In the News
The Impact of Afterschool STEM
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STEM programs like SAC spark curiosity, build STEM skills, and foster lifelong learning.
How to Use Citizen Science in Your Educational Program
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Science is everywhere! Here are 4 tips to help you incorporate outdoor learning in your summer or afterschool program.
Connected Science Learning
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SAC builds cross-sector collaborations that expand youth access to high quality STEM education.
Citizen Science Toolkit
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Find tools and structured opportunities to integrate citizen science into your classroom.
SXSWedu: Reflection on Citizen Science in Education
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Educators at SXSWedu reflect on the value and future of citizen science in education.
Op-Ed: After-school Programs Level the Playing Field
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Dean of Education Dr. Elizabeth Babcock on why federal funding for after-school programs must be protected.
SAC and GLOBE Partner to Support Educators
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Youth in SAC survey the sky in partnership with GLOBE.
Underestimating After-School STEM Is for the Birds
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Informal intros to new ideas can open doors for participation in citizen science long after a program ends.
Investigating Nature After School
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The Pisces Foundation supports SAC in expanding access to transformative environmental education.
The Pisces Foundation supports SAC in expanding access to transformative environmental education.
How Bugs Beat Out Video Games
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SAC inspires youth in Alaska to reconnect with nature through citizen science.
Working Together for All Kids
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Science centers and afterschool programs partner to provide high-quality STEM education.
Elephant Toothpaste Won't Close the Achievement Gap
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SAC combats summer slide with high-quality staff training and support.
Investigating Bugs and Birds at the Zoo
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In Waco, Texas, youth in SAC use tools and technology to explore nature and document their discoveries.
Community Collaborations for STEM Learning
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Montana students collect and study arthropods using bug nets, beating sheets, pooters, and Petri dishes.
Using Citizen Science for STEM Engagement
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SAC leverages national citizen science projects to engage middle school youth in active science research.
Building Youth STEM Identities
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Youth in Alaska learn to think and act like scientists by participating in SAC hands-on investigations.
Youth in Alaska learn to think and act like scientists by participating in SAC hands-on investigations.
Summer 2021: An Opportunity for STEM Engagement and Learning
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Summer presents both a unique opportunity and a unique challenge when it comes to STEM education.
Libraries and Zoo Celebrate Summer with SAC
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Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Public Library celebrate summer learning with citywide Bug Safaris.
iNaturalist in the New York Times
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When you submit observations to iNaturalist during Bug Safari, your club is making headlines! iNaturalist was recently a feature article in the New York Times!
Videos
Supporting Climate Change Education in Your Summer Program
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Learn how summer programs can increase their knowledge and understanding of the impact of climate change.
Watch an Afterschool Nugget
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Explore SAC’s connection to citizen science and how it can be used to keep youth & families connected to nature.
From STEM Clubs to Careers in Science
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Careers in Science high school intern Mariah describes her journey through the Academy’s youth program pathway.
Science Sandbox Stories of Impact
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SAC inspires youth and educators to explore nature in rural Alaska.
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