Welcome to the Central Coast Science Project’s Science Kits for Teaching Library website! To register for the site, please follow the registration link on the top bar of this page. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, check us out below!

Central Coast Science Project (CCSP)

The Central Coast Science Project is based at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. It includes partnerships with several regional schools, districts, and others doing innovative science learning projects throughout the state. As part of the California Science Project, the CCSP believes…

  • All students can learn science and should have a rich experience at all grade levels.
  • Good science instruction provides an excellent vehicle for motivating students and providing opportunities for them to develop their language literacy skills.
  • All teachers can learn science when given appropriate content and material support.
  • The tools of technology can help students and teachers learn and communicate in dynamic ways.
  • Science is fun!

Science Kits for Teachers Library (SKTL)

The Central Coast Science Project has a variety of science kits available for checkout to teachers in a Central Coast school district.

View our Science Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sources of funding to support teacher participation in Science Project activities?

If provided by the project, stipends may be available to support teacher participation. Local entitlement funds for the Mentor Teacher Program, school improvement (SIP), Improving America’s Schools Act (IASA), Instructional Time and Professional Development Reform Program, and others also provide funding. Contact your district for information about each of these programs and whether they are able to fund your participation?

Does the Science Project serve classroom teachers exclusively?

While most participants are practicing teachers, many participants have been administrators, university faculty, and pre-service teachers.

I'm interested in receiving units for my participation in this institute. Is that possible?

Yes. We offer a certain number of units for participation in the institute. We will pass out forms at the beginning of the session. These are due, along with the discounted amount due, by the end of the session. We cannot retroactively offer credit, so if you even think you might want credit, consider paying the small fee and filling out the paperwork. Because of our funding through the state, you receive credits for a greatly discounted cost.

I am not from a Central Coast school district, can I still attend?

The Central Coast Science Project is designed to serve teachers and administrators from the Central Coast. For this reason, you will find that you won’t get as much out of the institute as a teacher from this area will. However, if you are still interested, please contact us. We have had participants from as far away as Bakersfield. Out of area participation is decided on a case by case basis and is dependent on the limited room available to the institute.

How long will it take for my materials to be ready?

It may take up to 10 days for your materials to be ready for pickup or delivery. Please plan accordingly.