The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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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.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
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The Lawrence empowers teachers with tools to improve science learning, and Lawrence researchers present their findings and curricula worldwide.
Alan Friedman, the first Planetarium Director at The Lawrence Hall of Science, was a pioneer in developing and nurturing techniques…
Alan Friedman, Founding Director of The Lawrence Hall of Science Planetarium (then called the William K. Holt Planetarium), was a…
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Join our Professional Learning and Curriculum Specialists to earn continuing education credits and dive into getting started with the FOSS…
Join our Professional Learning and Curriculum Specialists to earn continuing education credits by elevating writing in the science classroom with…
We offer a variety of outstanding inquiry-based science and mathematics professional development options that exemplify sound teaching strategies and are researched to address the needs of all learners.
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Our materials are designed to engage students in hands-on activities, experiments, and projects that will help them develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding.
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