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NASA Space Place
Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.
OLogy: Science Website for Kids
Museum science activities, games, stories, videos, and hands-on projects for curious kids.
American Museum of Natural History Learn & Teach
Family programs, OLogy science activities, educator materials, virtual field trips, and museum learning from AMNH.
ESA Climate Detectives
ESA and ESERO’s Climate Detectives programme guides children ages 5–13 through Earth-related activities, evidence collection, investigations, galleries, and badges.
NOAA Education Resource Collections
Ocean, weather, climate, marine life, freshwater, and Earth science collections with activities and educator resources.
National Geographic Education
Free maps, videos, interactives, events, and classroom resources that help learners explore geography, science, and the world.
Natural History Museum LA Family Activities
Dinosaur crafts, nature journals, games, scavenger hunts, and family science activities from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
NOAA Ocean Exploration Learn & Discover
Ocean exploration facts, activities, virtual events, educator materials, and discoveries from NOAA Ocean Exploration.
National Park Service Kids
Junior Ranger programs, outdoor adventures, articles, events, and family learning from the National Park Service.
EPA Environmental Games and Activities
Environmental games, quizzes, videos, activity books, and hands-on learning ideas from the U.S. EPA.
USGS Educational Resources
Natural science lessons, activities, maps, podcasts, videos, and data resources from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Yosemite Virtual Junior Ranger
Yosemite National Park’s Junior Ranger page combines a free handbook, an adapted companion guide, virtual English and Spanish activity worksheets, ranger drawing projects, and nature-learning links.
RSPB Education and Inspiring the Next Generation
The RSPB provides nature-learning activities, Wild Challenge, Big Schools’ Birdwatch, teacher resources, and school-visit guidance that connect children with wildlife.
Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026 Resources
The UK National Year of Reading 2026 resource portal offers family, school, library, early-years, and accessible reading guides, activity packs, and downloadable materials.
Hong Kong Science Museum Education Resources
Hong Kong Science Museum offers downloadable activity sheets and teachers’ guides connected to exhibitions including living technology, AI, biodiversity, Earth science and environmental conservation.
NOAA Ocean Service for Students
Free ocean science tutorials about corals, tides, currents, coastal pollution, estuaries, and navigation from NOAA.
Science.gc.ca Educational Resources
Free science activities, experiments, videos, lesson plans, and activity books for children and teens from the Government of Canada.
RSPB Wild Challenge for Families
Free family nature activities that build observation, wildlife-care, and outdoor science skills through awards and challenges.
Natural History Museum of Utah Online Learning
Free museum learning resources with printable activities, virtual field trips, video lessons, 3D models, and junior naturalist guides.
Field Museum Learning Resources
Family-friendly lesson plans, activities, games, and collection-based learning from the Field Museum.
RSPB Wild Challenge
Nature missions, wildlife activities, badges, and outdoor challenges for children and families from the RSPB.
California Academy of Sciences Education & Learning
Science lessons, activities, field trips, games, videos, and family learning from the California Academy of Sciences.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Education Resources
Animal, plant, and wildlife conservation learning resources with activities, live cams, videos, and age-based lessons.
National Trust 50 Things to Do Before You’re 11¾
A nature and outdoor-learning challenge with 50 activities including den building, wildlife spotting, stargazing, wild art, and safe adventure ideas.
Exploratorium
Museum-backed science learning with hands-on activities, Science Snacks, tinkering projects, videos, and teaching tools.
Science Learning Hub
New Zealand science learning resources with articles, activities, videos, experiments, and teacher support for school-age learners.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables
Ocean-themed crafts, coloring pages, stencils, drawing activities, and printable learning projects for children.
EIA Energy Kids
Kid-friendly explanations, games, activities, and teacher materials about energy, sources, history, and saving energy.
EPA Students
Free K–12 environmental homework help, games, quizzes, videos, lesson plans, and project ideas from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Australian Museum Kids
Free kids activities, science programs, exhibitions, and family learning from the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Natural History Museum London Family Activities
Family activities, dinosaur discoveries, nature learning, and hands-on science ideas from London’s Natural History Museum.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Education
Wildlife, conservation, and outdoor-learning programs for children, families, educators, and schools from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Leap into Science
Open-ended science activities paired with children’s books for young learners and families from The Franklin Institute.
Field Museum Visiting with Kids
Family museum visits, adventure guides, and hands-on natural history experiences at Chicago’s Field Museum.
CU Museum Family Activities
Free science, nature, art, and family activities from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.
Eden Project Learning
Nature, sustainability, science, and school learning resources from the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Project Learning Tree
Environmental education activities, family projects, lesson plans, and forest literacy resources for preschool through grade 12.
Auckland Zoo Education Resources
Free animal, conservation, nature, and science learning resources with age-separated lesson plans, videos, experiments, and activity packs.
Maryland Zoo Learning Resources
Zoo-based learning resources with animal activities, nature play, field-trip materials, citizen science, and Spanish family resources.
Museum Wales Family Learning at Home
Museum activities for families, from dinosaur nests and bee hotels to crafts, nature projects, toddler play, and Minecraft.
NYBG At Home for Kids & Families
Plant science, nature observation, gardening, art, recipes, videos, and lesson ideas from the New York Botanical Garden.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Children's Garden Activities
Nature projects, games, recipes, crafts, and videos from Brooklyn Botanic Garden for children and families.
KidsGardening Resource Library
Gardening activities, lesson plans, growing guides, nature projects, and family learning resources for children.
Wildlife Watch
Nature activities, wildlife missions, and outdoor learning ideas that help children explore and protect the natural world.
WWF Wild Classroom Toolkits
Species, climate, biodiversity, ocean, and food-waste teaching toolkits with activities for home and school.
Bell Museum Activities for Kids
Science activities, videos, field journals, astronomy challenges, ecology projects, and nature observation for children.
NOAA Educational Resources Guide
An official NOAA guide explaining how its free Earth-system education collections and Sea to Sky database are organized and reviewed.
Smithsonian National Zoo Kids and Families
The Smithsonian National Zoo offers free Conservation Classroom lessons, under-five Head Start programs, nature play, animal conservation content, and family video resources.
NOAA Boulder Kids Corner
NOAA Boulder’s Kids Corner offers at-home experiments, weather-safety learning, Ask a Scientist videos, coloring books, and downloadable activities covering weather, oceans, and space weather.
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Families
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s Families page combines the Children’s Garden, family nature activities, learning cards, trails, scientist backpacks, music and movement, and inclusive resources for family visits.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Children and Families
The University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden offers a Children’s Garden, Sweet Pea Club, Garden Gnomes activities, passports, family festivals, camps, and nature-based programs.
Denali Junior Ranger
Denali National Park and Preserve offers an in-person and online Junior Ranger experience with a free activity book, family guide, and an interactive Base Camp journey.
Mote Marine Laboratory Virtual Focus Trips
Mote Marine Laboratory connects students with real marine experts through virtual animal encounters, habitat excursions, science talks, read-aloud STEM sessions, and ocean-career explorations.
LPI Explore Space Science Activities
The Lunar and Planetary Institute’s Explore collection provides hands-on space science activities for children and pre-teens in libraries, camps, museums, planetariums, clubs, and family programs.
NOAA Discover Your Changing World Activity Book
NOAA’s official climate activity book gives students and educators hands-on activities for exploring climate change, evidence, observations, and actions connected with a changing world.
Every Kid Outdoors
The U.S. National Park Service explains how fourth graders and their families can use the Every Kid Outdoors program to access more than 2,000 federal lands and waters through an educational activity and pass.
Audubon for Kids
Bird and nature activities, games, coloring pages, and family learning ideas from the National Audubon Society.
Kids in Parks
Free outdoor adventures, TRACK Trail activities, e-Adventures, brochures, and nature challenges that help families explore parks together.
Wildlife Watch
Nature activities, quizzes, spotting sheets, awards, and wildlife projects that help children discover and care for animals and habitats.
Nature Kids
Nature observation, wildlife identification guides, activity books, fun facts, and family outdoor learning from Nature Alberta for ages 4-12.
New England Aquarium Educational Resources
Ocean activities, animal observations, conservation projects, and classroom resources from the New England Aquarium.
Chicago Botanic Garden Family Activity Guide
Nature-inspired family activities for planting, science, art, wildlife observation, outdoor learning, and cooking.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Families
Family activities, crafts, events, and child-friendly discovery at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
New York Botanical Garden For Families
The New York Botanical Garden’s family page connects children and caregivers with garden-based learning, seasonal activities, and programs that make plants, nature, and creativity part of family visits.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Kids & Families
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Kids & Families page brings together family activities and learning opportunities that encourage children to observe plants, seasons, gardens, and the natural world.
U.S. Botanic Garden Kids and Families
The U.S. Botanic Garden’s kids and families page introduces the Children’s Garden, plant passports, field journals, on-site activities, and a garden-inspired coloring resource for home.
Royal Botanical Gardens Child and Family Programs
Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton and Burlington offers nature-based family programs including Nature Babies, Oaks and Acorns early-years play, family birding, children’s gardening, camps, and Junior Naturalists.
Joshua Tree Junior Ranger
Joshua Tree National Park’s Junior Ranger page guides children through drawing, writing, wildlife observation, ranger programs, and a virtual activity route for learning about the desert park.
Auckland Zoo Virtual Education Sessions
Auckland Zoo brings wildlife, conservation science, sustainability, wetlands, birds, animal adaptations, and wellbeing learning into classrooms through interactive online sessions.
Florida Aquarium AquaVentures Virtual Learning
The Florida Aquarium offers standards-aligned virtual STEM programs about sharks, alligators, sea turtles, coral, wetlands, habitats, and aquatic careers.
Georgia Aquarium Virtual Field Trips
Georgia Aquarium offers K–12 virtual field trips about life science, life cycles, adaptations, ocean ecosystems, conservation, sharks, technology, and aquatic careers.
Discover Your World With NOAA
NOAA’s official activity book for educators and students offers hands-on activities that connect ocean, Earth, weather, and environmental science with curiosity and observation.
Early Science Matters
Free hands-on science activities, lesson plans, videos, and expert guidance for children from birth through age five.
Florida Museum Kids
Science, animals, nature walks, family programs, and exploration ideas from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Natural Inquirer
USDA Forest Service science readers, activity books, lesson material, and virtual learning adventures for PreK through grade 12.
Year in Nature
Free nature-based learning activities, guides, seasonal projects, and family resources that help children build a lasting connection with the outdoors.
Living Oceans Foundation Education
Ocean science, conservation, marine life, and classroom resources from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.
National Marine Aquarium Virtual Learning Experiences
Curriculum-linked virtual aquarium tours with live questions, marine science stories, and follow-up activities.
Topeka Zoo Education Resources
Zoo learning videos, worksheets, crafts, scavenger hunts, and coding puzzles for children and families.
Canadian Museum of Nature Education Resources
Museum-backed school programmes, gallery learning, workshops, and activity guides for science and natural-history learning.
Museum Wales Family Learning
Family trails, museum events, craft ideas, sensory resources, and at-home activities from the national museums of Wales.
Sydney Zoo Education
School, family, virtual, excursion, vacation-care, and free downloadable wildlife learning resources from Sydney Zoo.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visit with Kids
A child-friendly garden guide with a Discovery Garden, wildlife habitats, field journals, and plant exploration.
Science Friday Try This
A free archive of hands-on science and engineering challenges that help kids investigate real-world questions through experiments and making.
Museum of Science Young Learners
A Museum of Science guide to exhibits and experiences designed for young scientists, including animals, dinosaurs, space, and engineering play.
Natural History Museum Family Favourites Tour
A self-guided Natural History Museum tour that helps families explore dinosaurs, mammals, gardens, and other major sights in about two hours.
Canadian Museum of Nature Learn and Explore
The Canadian Museum of Nature’s Learn and Explore hub brings together family activities, science stories, videos, nature topics, and educator resources for learning at home, in class, or outdoors.
Maine Nature-Based Educational Activities
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife offers nature activities, worksheets, coloring pages, posters, and educator materials for children exploring local wildlife and habitats.
NC Kids’ Exploration Journal
North Carolina’s official exploration journal gives elementary-age children multidisciplinary activities, lined journal pages, and creativity prompts for science, nature, and discovery.
University of Alaska Museum Family Programs
The University of Alaska Museum of the North offers hands-on family learning programs and home activities connecting children with science, history, culture, art, and Alaska collections.
Philadelphia Zoo to You
Philadelphia Zoo’s virtual learning gateway offers wildlife discovery and curriculum-focused materials built around student-led environmental topics.
Omaha Zoo Virtual Learning
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium offers live virtual field trips with zoo experts, animal cameras, keeper footage, interactive conversations, and curriculum-aligned programs.
Aquarium of the Bay K–12 Programs
Aquarium of the Bay provides NGSS-aligned classroom programs, self-guided tours, eLearning modules, a high-school 3D Print Lab, and Project WATERS focused on San Francisco Bay conservation.
EarthX K–12 Environmental Education Curriculum
EarthX and Big Thought provide a free K–12 environmental curriculum covering ecology, climate change, sustainability, and environmental action.
Denver Botanic Gardens Online Learning
Online activities, family learning ideas, plant science, nature projects, and educational resources from Denver Botanic Gardens.
Ranger Rick Kids Nature
Wildlife magazines, nature stories, animal facts, games, and family activities that help children explore the natural world.
Auckland Botanic Gardens Kids Discovery Activities
Self-guided activity sheets, scavenger hunts, children's garden exploration, and nature discovery for families.
Exploratorium DNA Files Workshops
The Exploratorium’s DNA Files workshops provide downloadable, hands-on family and informal-education activities about DNA, evolution, genetics, and climate change.
Auckland Museum — For the Kids
A museum-backed at-home hub with interactive games, quizzes, videos, downloadable activities, science-at-home projects, and kid-friendly cultural stories.
Queensland Museum at Home
Queensland Museum’s free at-home collection includes science and nature activities, colouring, scavenger hunts, videos, and Little Learners projects.
New York State Museums Online Education Portal
This New York State Museum portal brings together virtual field trips, Museum Moments, online exhibits, at-home activities, lessons, teacher guides, and digital collections.
Nature and Me
Gardens by the Bay’s self-guided activity programme helps primary-school children observe plants and animals, record findings, and explore biodiversity with downloadable activity sheets.
Florida State Parks Junior Ranger
Florida State Parks’ Junior Ranger programme combines nature, cultural, recreation, and service activities with printable journals, passports, badges, and a virtual option.
Texas State Parks Junior Ranger
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Junior Ranger programme uses journals, explorer packs, nature observation, drawing, and state-park activities to help children explore the outdoors.
Kids for Nature
Singapore’s National Parks Board provides a Primary 1–2 outdoor education programme with lesson plans, worksheets, guidebooks, and park-based nature activities for teachers.
Virtual Early Explorers
The University of Alaska Museum of the North’s Virtual Early Explorers programme provides themed activities and at-home tips for children five and under with an adult, including animals, art, light, water, pollinators, and the solar system.
Science At Home
Science Centre Singapore’s Science At Home collection offers age-banded science videos, sustainability activities, self-directed badge work, science reading, experiments, and family-friendly online programmes.
Carnegie Museum To Go
Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Museum To Go brings virtual field trips, online classes, Super Science Saturday activities, science videos, coloring pages, animal videos, and digital programmes to families and educators.
Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood
California State Parks’ family activity collection invites children to observe nearby nature through journals, poems, food webs, sensory activities, bug and bird exploration, and stargazing.
Johnson Museum Kids Make Activities
Cornell’s Johnson Museum Kids Space offers creative activities inspired by artists’ processes, including collage, tree prints, mystery maps, and paper clay sculpture.
Philadelphia Zoo Online Activities
The Philadelphia Zoo provides DIY animal activities, science worksheets, scavenger hunts, reading and writing prompts, puzzles, and coloring pages for home learning.
Calgary Zoo Virtual Programs
Calgary Zoo’s virtual school programs include wildlife and conservation experiences such as Penguin Palooza, Polar Passage, Virtual Safaris, and Wilder 101.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Online Learning
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium offers NGSS-aligned ZooQuarium Zoom programs, self-directed Nature at Home activities, and homework help focused on animals and science.
Center for Aquatic Sciences Virtual Programs
The Center for Aquatic Sciences offers interactive online sessions where students meet live education animals, explore marine ecosystems, and ask marine biologists questions.
iREAD Summer 2026: Plant a Seed, Read
iREAD’s 2026 library reading programme uses a farm-to-table theme to connect stories with culture, history, science, health and human connection, with children, teen, early-literacy and family activities.
Community Science Podcast For Kids
The Children’s Hour Community Science episode introduces children to citizen and community science, with a free learning guide and practical ideas for observing local habitats, collecting data and contributing to scientific research.
National Park Service Kids
A gateway to Junior Ranger badges, citizen science, camps, service projects, and outdoor learning across U.S. national parks.
Weather Education
Free weather experiments, curriculum, and science learning activities from the National Weather Museum.
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo: Activities for Kids
Official scavenger hunts and at-home conservation activities from Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, covering animal coverings, diets, feet, birds, plants, and local nature.
Prague Botanical Garden Families with Children
The Prague Botanical Garden’s family page gives caregivers practical guidance for visiting with children, including pram access, baby-changing facilities, first-aid locations, and safety notes while exploring the garden and Fata Morgana Greenhouse.
Honolulu Zoo Education
Honolulu Zoo’s education hub brings together Zoo to You, virtual tours, conservation learning, preschool experiences, and other wildlife programs.
Spectacular Specimens
KUOW and the Burke Museum’s family science podcast explores specimen collections and life on Earth, with a downloadable listen-along activity book.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Virtual Programs
Oregon Coast Aquarium offers live virtual programs including Shark Talk, Marine Storytime, Plankton Investigation, enrichment design, and career exploration for school groups.
SEA LIFE Sydney Virtual Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney’s virtual aquarium hub combines keeper streams, activity sheets, craft activities, downloadables, and family wildlife challenges.
Nature for Children Every Day Engagement Toolkit
Nature Explore’s engagement toolkit helps communities spread the message that children deserve connections with nature every day, with public messages, presentations, and downloadable materials.
North Carolina Zoo Digital Discovery
North Carolina Zoo’s Digital Discovery is a virtual school-group program that brings wildlife care, conservation, and the protection of wild places to learners remotely.
Staten Island Zoo Education
Staten Island Zoo provides virtual, in-zoo, and traveling education programs with standards-aligned topics spanning pre-K through middle school.
Hong Kong Nature & Outdoor Education
This official Hong Kong project promotes children’s connection with nature and outdoor environmental education through research, school activities, public campaigns, online resources, and family-friendly nature learning.