Science

Science is fun, fascinating, and important. And it's not just in the classroom. It's all around us. The links below will help you explore your neighborhood, answer to a question, or find some great science links. Have fun!

	Ask Ben Benjamin Franklin was one of America's great early scientists. If you have a question about science, send it to Ben, and he will get an answer from a scientist right here in Castro Valley.
	Science at Home Fun and educational science activities that the whole family can enjoy.
	Fun Science with Mr. Reynes Explore the world of science with Mr. Charles Reynes, Castro Valley's own Mr. Wizard.
	Bay Nature Magazine Cvparents.org has established a partnership with BAY NATURE Magazine, a quarterly publication that explores the natural world of the San Francisco Bay Area.
	Ask The Scientist This website is sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. They already have a large archive of questions that have been asked and answered. If you can’t find your question, send it to them, and you will get an answer from a real scientist. The scientist might be a graduate student still in training or a Nobel Prize winner! http://www.askascientist.org/
	Science on Your Campus Explore your campus for nature's treasures. Coming soon.

Places to go in the Bay Area

The Bay Area is rich in science resources. We have the ocean, beaches, bay, hills, and other natural sites that you can explore. There are also many museums and other science organizations in the area. Here are a few of them.

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94619

www.chabotspace.org

California Academy of Sciences

875 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 94103-3009

www.calacademy.org

Exploratorium

3601 Lyon Street

San Francisco, CA 94123

http://www.exploratorium.edu/