The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed December 24 & 25 Open New Year’s Day View Additional Hours >
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We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
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Unlock your potential as an environmental research scientist! Our comprehensive training equips you with essential skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and scientific writing. Learn to design experiments, interpret results, and present your findings confidently. Gain hands-on experience in real-world research settings while mastering the principles of scientific methodology. Start your journey today and make a meaningful impact on science and the environment!
Lead contamination is widespread in the San Francisco Bay Area—a lasting legacy of leaded gasoline and paint that continues to impact our indoor and outdoor spaces. Because lead doesn’t degrade, it remains in our environment, posing ongoing health risks, especially in areas with historical exposure. Throughout the week, we’ll explore the history of environmental justice and redlining and how these legacies influence current environmental hazards in our communities.Grades 6–8 1:00–5:00 p.m.December 30, 31, January 2, 3
Grades 6–8
1:00–5:00 p.m.
December 30, 31, January 2, 3
Most urban environments contain lead concentration levels that exceed healthy limits set by state and federal agencies. This is largely the result of the addition of lead in consumer products including gasoline and paint prior to the 1980s. In this program you will design and organize a research study, use state of the art equipment to measure lead concentrations in collected soils, analyze data, calculate lead ingestion concentrations among young children exposed to contaminated soils, and write a mini manuscript. Grades 9–12 7 Saturdays beginning January 11 and ending February 22 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Grades 9–12
7 Saturdays beginning January 11 and ending February 22
Questions? Contact EBAYS@berkeley.edu