California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA
WEBPublic Hours Monday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday NightLife (21+): 6–10 p.m. Member Hours Tuesday: 8:30–9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10–11 a.m. The Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work. The Academy’s mission is to ...
Plate Boundaries: Divergent, Convergent, and Transform
WEBMost seismic activity occurs at three types of plate boundaries—divergent, convergent, and transform. As the plates move past each other, they sometimes get caught and pressure builds up. When the plates finally give and slip due to the increased pressure, energy is released as seismic waves, causing the ground to shake. This is an earthquake.
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WEBSubmit an inquiry, email us at [email protected], or call 415-379-8000 between 8 am (9 am weekends) and 5 pm daily. Home. The California Academy of Sciences is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. American Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Anatomy of an Earthquake | Exploring Earthquakes
WEBEpicenter: The point at the surface of the Earth above the focus. Plates: Massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes. Seismic waves: Waves that transmit the energy released by an earthquake. Focus (Hypocenter): The point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture ...
How Many Species on Earth? | California Academy of Sciences
WEBAugust 24, 2011. Eight million, seven hundred thousand species! (Give or take 1.3 million.) That is a new, estimated total number of species on Earth—the most precise calculation ever offered—with 6.5 million species found on land and 2.2 million dwelling in the ocean depths. Until now, the number of species on Earth was said to fall ...
Steinhart Aquarium | California Academy of Sciences
WEBSteinhart Aquarium is one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums on Earth. Home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species, it offers guests an unprecedented view of underwater and terrestrial habitats. From species displayed nowhere else in the world to exhibits about cutting-edge research in ...
NightLife - California Academy of Sciences
WEBOctober 10th at 6:00 pm. Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 60,000 live animals. image-standard. NightLife: Hella '89. October 17th at 6:00 pm. NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love. image-standard. NightLife: October 24. October 24th at 6:00 pm.
Membership - California Academy of Sciences
WEBAn Academy membership unlocks unlimited science adventures, from free admission to far-out events. Deepen your connection to the natural world while supporting our mission to protect it. Home to nearly 60,000 live animals, a star-studded 75-foot planetarium, and a lush rainforest inside a 4-story glass sphere, the California Academy of Sciences ...
Lesson Plan: Genetic Wheel | California Academy of Sciences
WEBDivide students into pairs, explaining that they will help each other plot their traits. Distribute a list of human traits, an 8.5x11 genetic wheel, and 2 different colored markers to each pair. Have student pairs determine their traits and map them out on their genetic wheel, using different colors for each individual.
Academy for All - California Academy of Sciences
WEBThe Academy is a proud partner in Museums for All, a collaborative initiative that ensures every child and family has access to a world-class museum experience by offering reduced admission.Guests with an EBT/CalFresh, WIC, Lifeline Pass, or Medi-Cal card can simply present it at the ticket window upon arrival to purchase $3 Daytime or NightLife (21+) tickets, or a $49 Family membership for ...
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