The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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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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We are proud to announce that howtosmile.org has been endorsed by Homeschool Base and the homeschooling community as one of the Top 100 Educational Websites of 2018 and among the Top 10 for math! The Purple Stamp of Approval emphasizes howtosmile.org’s dedication toward making STEM education accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Howtosmile.org was launched by the Lawrence Hall of Science, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, and a national network of science museums in 2010. It boasts over 3,500 science and math activities containing a variety of learning tools that educators and parents can easily search and filter through. The various science and math activities are free of charge and come from well-known sources such as leading science museums, professional science organizations, and universities. Howtosmile.org is a great resource for building interactive learning experiences for all ages.
Every year, Homeschool Base honors websites that home educators, teachers, and parents deem invaluable. According to the website, “Homeschool Base’s Purple Stamp of Approval honors exemplary websites, programs, and products that offer quality, innovative, unique, cost-effective, or significant value to homeschooling families.”
The Lawrence Hall of Science is honored that howtosmile.org has received this award from Homeschool Base and the homeschooling community.
The Lawrence Hall of Science is undergoing exciting changes to make science exploration even more accessible for its youngest visitors....
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The Lawrence has exciting special events planned for Winter, and we hope you’ll join us!
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