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NASA Space Place

Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free95
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OLogy: Science Website for Kids

Museum science activities, games, stories, videos, and hands-on projects for curious kids.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free94
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Frontiers for Young Minds

Science articles reviewed by scientists and edited with help from children, covering space, nature, health, and the world around us.

Website
8–15 · Free94
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NASA Kids Science

NASA’s child-friendly Earth and space science hub with games, videos, activities, articles, and multilingual links.

Website
7–14 · Free94
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American Museum of Natural History Learn & Teach

Family programs, OLogy science activities, educator materials, virtual field trips, and museum learning from AMNH.

WebsiteDownloadableAndroid app
2–18 · Free with paid options94
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–13 for Kids; a separate 14–19 track is also offered · Free participation; school or organiser timelines apply94
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NOAA Education Resource Collections

Ocean, weather, climate, marine life, freshwater, and Earth science collections with activities and educator resources.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–18 · Free93
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NASA

Official NASA videos about space exploration, science, missions, Earth, astronomy, astronauts, and the future of discovery.

YouTube channelWebsite
8–18 · Free93
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National Geographic Education

Free maps, videos, interactives, events, and classroom resources that help learners explore geography, science, and the world.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free92
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Nature Lab

The Nature Conservancy’s youth curriculum platform with virtual field trips, family guides, lesson plans, and hands-on nature activities.

Website
5–18 · Free92
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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.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
3–18 · Free with paid admission92
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NOAA Ocean Exploration Learn & Discover

Ocean exploration facts, activities, virtual events, educator materials, and discoveries from NOAA Ocean Exploration.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–18 · Free92
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National Park Service Kids

Junior Ranger programs, outdoor adventures, articles, events, and family learning from the National Park Service.

WebsiteDownloadableAndroid app
5–13 · Free with paid options92
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EPA Environmental Games and Activities

Environmental games, quizzes, videos, activity books, and hands-on learning ideas from the U.S. EPA.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free92
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USGS Educational Resources

Natural science lessons, activities, maps, podcasts, videos, and data resources from the U.S. Geological Survey.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–18 · Free92
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NOAA Education

Ocean, weather, climate, and Earth science activities, lessons, and resources from NOAA.

Website
7–18 · Free92
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–13 · Free activity books and printables; park visit optional for virtual activities92
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U.S. Botanic Garden Field Trip Experiences

The U.S. Botanic Garden offers free self-guided, instructor-led, and virtual field trips from Pre-K through high school, with plant-science lessons aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.

Website
4–18 · Free; registration required92
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AMNH Science Investigations Summer Program

The American Museum of Natural History Science Investigations Summer Program gives learners entering Kindergarten through grade 5 week-long hands-on science experiences with museum educators, collections, exhibits, scientists, and live animals.

WebsitePhysical place
Entering K–5 · Member benefit; tuition and membership terms vary92
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Natural History Museum Schools Learning

The Natural History Museum London schools programme offers museum visits, virtual workshops, curriculum-linked learning resources for ages 5–14, nature and climate activities, and dinosaur and natural-history collections.

WebsitePhysical place
5–14; resource-specific · Resources free; visits and workshops vary92
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Mainly primary; adaptable – early years, SEND, and older learners by programme · Free resources and activities92
Screenshot of Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026 Resources

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–18 by resource; some adult-facing guidance · Free public resources92
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Kindergarten through secondary; resource-specific · Free downloads92
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NOAA Ocean Service for Students

Free ocean science tutorials about corals, tides, currents, coastal pollution, estuaries, and navigation from NOAA.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–18 · Free91
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Science.gc.ca Educational Resources

Free science activities, experiments, videos, lesson plans, and activity books for children and teens from the Government of Canada.

WebsiteDownloadable
6–18 · Free91
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RSPB Wild Challenge for Families

Free family nature activities that build observation, wildlife-care, and outdoor science skills through awards and challenges.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free with registration91
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Museum of the Rockies Online Learning

Free museum videos, lessons, activities, digital collections, and exhibits covering dinosaurs, geology, astronomy, and cultural history.

Website
4–18 · Free91
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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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
5–14 · Free91
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Field Museum Learning Resources

Family-friendly lesson plans, activities, games, and collection-based learning from the Field Museum.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · Free91
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RSPB Wild Challenge

Nature missions, wildlife activities, badges, and outdoor challenges for children and families from the RSPB.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–16 · Free91
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California Academy of Sciences Education & Learning

Science lessons, activities, field trips, games, videos, and family learning from the California Academy of Sciences.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
5–18 · Free with paid options91
Screenshot of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Education Resources

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Education Resources

Animal, plant, and wildlife conservation learning resources with activities, live cams, videos, and age-based lessons.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free91
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Omaha Zoo Programs

Camps, family learning, behind-the-scenes experiences, Zoo Schools, and interactive programs at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

WebsitePhysical place
3–18 · Paid91
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–11 · Free91
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Deep Look

Short PBS and KQED science films that explore animals, ecosystems, insects, and other natural-history mysteries up close.

YouTube channelWebsite
8–16 · Free91
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U.S. Botanic Garden On-Site Activity Resources

The U.S. Botanic Garden’s plant passports and field journals turn a family or school visit into a guided investigation of plant parts, food plants, native plants, sustainability, and plant collections.

Website
6–12 · Free printable resources; garden visit is separate91
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Elachee Nature Science Center

A nature and science center with a large preserve, animal and ecology learning, camps, homeschool programs, and hands-on family discovery.

WebsitePhysical place
All ages · Free general visitation with paid programs and camps91
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Canadian Museum of Nature 2026–27 School Workshops

The Canadian Museum of Nature’s 2026–27 workshop programme gives publicly funded Canadian schools free virtual and on-site natural-history learning, including age-specific freshwater and biodiversity topics.

Website
5–14 · Free for publicly funded Canadian schools; other access varies91
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American Museum of Natural History Science & Nature Program

The American Museum of Natural History’s Science and Nature Program gives young children and adults age-appropriate experiences grounded in scientific inquiry and the museum’s zoology, Earth science, anthropology, and paleontology collections.

WebsitePhysical place
5–8 · Application and programme fees vary91
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Smithsonian Youth Programs

The Smithsonian Youth Programs catalogue connects K–12 learners and teens with science, nature, technology, art, design, history, culture, camps, internships, zoo programmes, and museum-based learning.

Website
K–12 plus teen programmes · Access varies by programme91
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Vermont Public’s child-led podcast answers questions from young listeners about science, nature, civics, health, history, technology, and everyday life.

WebsitePodcastApple Podcasts
Children and families · Free episodes and resources91
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Exploratorium

Museum-backed science learning with hands-on activities, Science Snacks, tinkering projects, videos, and teaching tools.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
4–18 · Free with paid options90
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American Museum of Natural History

Museum learning resources, science activities, games, videos, and family exhibits spanning nature, space, Earth science, and culture.

WebsitePhysical place
5–18 · Paid90
Screenshot of The Kid Should See This

The Kid Should See This

A curated collection of 8,300+ smart, creative, and unusual videos for children, families, teachers, and curious learners.

Website
5–16 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Science Learning Hub

Science Learning Hub

New Zealand science learning resources with articles, activities, videos, experiments, and teacher support for school-age learners.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Ocean-themed crafts, coloring pages, stencils, drawing activities, and printable learning projects for children.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free90
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EIA Energy Kids

Kid-friendly explanations, games, activities, and teacher materials about energy, sources, history, and saving energy.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–14 · Free90
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EPA Students

Free K–12 environmental homework help, games, quizzes, videos, lesson plans, and project ideas from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Australian Museum Kids

Australian Museum Kids

Free kids activities, science programs, exhibitions, and family learning from the Australian Museum in Sydney.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
5–16 · Free with paid options90
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Natural History Museum London Family Activities

Family activities, dinosaur discoveries, nature learning, and hands-on science ideas from London’s Natural History Museum.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
4–16 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Education

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free90
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Leap into Science

Open-ended science activities paired with children’s books for young learners and families from The Franklin Institute.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–10 · Free90
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Field Museum Visiting with Kids

Family museum visits, adventure guides, and hands-on natural history experiences at Chicago’s Field Museum.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
3–14 · Free online with paid museum admission90
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CU Museum Family Activities

Free science, nature, art, and family activities from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
3–12 · Free90
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Eden Project Learning

Nature, sustainability, science, and school learning resources from the Eden Project in Cornwall.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
4–18 · Free with paid options90
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Learn.Genetics

University of Utah science learning with interactive genetics, cells, evolution, ecology, human health, neuroscience, and virtual lab activities.

Website
10–18 · Free90
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Zooniverse Education

Classroom-friendly citizen science projects with research participation, educator resources, and a dedicated schools route for ages 9-12.

Website
9–18 · Free90
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Ask A Biologist

Arizona State University biology stories, games, activities, videos, podcasts, and selected Spanish learning resources for curious children.

WebsitePodcast
7–16 · Free90
Screenshot of The Nat Learn and Explore

The Nat Learn and Explore

Natural history lesson plans, online activities, family projects, community science, and nature learning from the San Diego Natural History Museum.

Website
5–18 · Free90
Screenshot of National Park Service Learn and Explore

National Park Service Learn and Explore

National Park Service history, nature, Junior Ranger, classroom, and Every Kid Outdoors learning links for children and educators.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS app
5–14 · Free with paid options90
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Project Learning Tree

Environmental education activities, family projects, lesson plans, and forest literacy resources for preschool through grade 12.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–18 · Free with paid options90
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Royal Tyrrell Museum Distance Learning

Interactive dinosaur, fossil, geology, and Earth science programs for schools, homeschoolers, and families from the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

Website
5–18 · Free with paid programs90
Screenshot of Auckland Zoo Education Resources

Auckland Zoo Education Resources

Free animal, conservation, nature, and science learning resources with age-separated lesson plans, videos, experiments, and activity packs.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–17 · Free90
Screenshot of Maryland Zoo Learning Resources

Maryland Zoo Learning Resources

Zoo-based learning resources with animal activities, nature play, field-trip materials, citizen science, and Spanish family resources.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–14 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Museum Wales Family Learning at Home

Museum Wales Family Learning at Home

Museum activities for families, from dinosaur nests and bee hotels to crafts, nature projects, toddler play, and Minecraft.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–11 · Free90
Screenshot of NYBG At Home for Kids & Families

NYBG At Home for Kids & Families

Plant science, nature observation, gardening, art, recipes, videos, and lesson ideas from the New York Botanical Garden.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–12 · Free90
Screenshot of Brooklyn Botanic Garden Children's Garden Activities

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Children's Garden Activities

Nature projects, games, recipes, crafts, and videos from Brooklyn Botanic Garden for children and families.

WebsiteDownloadable
2–12 · Free90
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KidsGardening Resource Library

Gardening activities, lesson plans, growing guides, nature projects, and family learning resources for children.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Wildlife Watch

Wildlife Watch

Nature activities, wildlife missions, and outdoor learning ideas that help children explore and protect the natural world.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free90
Screenshot of WWF Wild Classroom Toolkits

WWF Wild Classroom Toolkits

Species, climate, biodiversity, ocean, and food-waste teaching toolkits with activities for home and school.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–16 · Free90
Screenshot of Bell Museum Activities for Kids

Bell Museum Activities for Kids

Science activities, videos, field journals, astronomy challenges, ecology projects, and nature observation for children.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free90
Screenshot of Denver Zoo Family Nature Play

Denver Zoo Family Nature Play

Outdoor family play where children climb, dig, observe bugs, explore natural materials, and connect with nature alongside zoo educators.

WebsitePhysical place
3–12 · Paid90
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Science Oxford Centre

A hands-on science centre with an Exploration Zone, woodland, ponds, family days, STEM clubs, and science activities for children.

WebsitePhysical place
5–14 · Paid90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Animated explainers about science, space, biology, society, and big questions, presented with clear visuals and careful storytelling.

YouTube channelWebsite
10–18 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of NASA at Home: For Kids and Families

NASA at Home: For Kids and Families

NASA’s family collection of space and Earth-science activities, videos, crafts, coloring resources, and age-banded student materials for learning together at home.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–14 · Free90
Screenshot of Smithsonian National Zoo Kids and Families

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–11 · Free90
Screenshot of National Geographic: Outdoor Family Fun

National Geographic: Outdoor Family Fun

National Geographic Education’s Outdoor Family Fun idea set gives families practical activities for gardening, biodiversity, nature observation, rocks, insects, habitats, and neighborhood exploration.

Website
5–18 · Free90
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NASA Science at Home

NASA’s Science at Home collection brings together online, hands-on, outdoor, citizen-science, and age-banded activities, with multilingual learning routes for students and families.

Website
5–18 · Free90
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AMNH Discovery Room

A hands-on American Museum of Natural History learning space where children can explore animals, fossils, minerals, and earth science through guided and drop-in activities.

WebsitePhysical placeYouTube channel
0–12 · Paid with free options90
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Raspberry Pi Code Club Projects

More than 200 free step-by-step coding and creative-technology projects covering Scratch, Python, web development, AI, physical computing, nature, music, art, and science.

Website
7–18 · Free90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
5–12 · Free90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
2–12 · Ticketed entry; some activities and resources are public or included with entry90
Screenshot of State Botanical Garden of Georgia Children and Families

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.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
3–12 · Garden and program access varies; some activities free90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–13 · Free activity book and online journey90
Screenshot of Mote Marine Laboratory Virtual Focus Trips

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free-to-fee depending on session90
Screenshot of Natural History Museum of Utah Youth & Family Programs

Natural History Museum of Utah Youth & Family Programs

Natural History Museum of Utah’s youth and family programme catalogue includes Curiosity Club, seasonal science, free STEAM explorations, mini camps, story time, scouting, family nights, and summer camp.

WebsitePhysical place
Children and families; programme-specific · Free and paid programmes vary90
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USGS Water Science School

The U.S. Geological Survey Water Science School offers water information, diagrams, maps, quizzes, interactive learning, and educator resources for students and teachers.

Website
School-age learners; lesson-specific · Free90
Screenshot of US EPA Lesson Plans and Teacher Guides

US EPA Lesson Plans and Teacher Guides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides topic-based lesson plans, teacher guides, and online environmental resources for students and educators.

Website
K–12; lesson-specific · Free90
Screenshot of LPI Explore Space Science Activities

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Children and pre-teens · Free public access90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
School-age students and educators · Free downloadable activity book90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
U.S. fourth graders and families · Free pass after a short educational activity; U.S. eligibility applies90
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NOAA NESDIS K-12 Education

NOAA NESDIS learning resources that help students and educators explore Earth systems, environmental data, weather, oceans, and the Sun through a K–12 lens.

Website
5–18 · Free90
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RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2027

The RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch invites schools to observe birds on their grounds, build data skills and submit results to a national picture of school-ground wildlife.

Website
5–11 · Free school activity90
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Science News Explores

Accessible science news, explainers, experiments, and stories for readers from middle school onward.

Website
11–18 · Free89
Screenshot of Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific

Family-friendly ocean learning with animal exhibits, hands-on programs, conservation stories, and children’s educational activities.

WebsitePhysical place
3–14 · Paid89
Screenshot of Science World

Science World

A Vancouver science centre with hands-on exhibits, live shows, family programs, digital learning, and educator resources.

WebsitePhysical place
3–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Natural History Museum Discover

Natural History Museum Discover

Science and nature facts, news, and stories about animals, fossils, Earth history, and the research behind the natural world.

Website
8–16 · Free89
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Science First Class

Free spoken and interactive science learning adventures for children, with lessons about evidence, nature, matter, motion, and space.

Website
3–10 · Free89
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Research Quest

Interactive science investigations from the Natural History Museum of Utah that help middle-school learners examine real-world questions.

Website
10–14 · Free with registration89
Screenshot of Audubon for Kids

Audubon for Kids

Bird and nature activities, games, coloring pages, and family learning ideas from the National Audubon Society.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free89
Screenshot of California Academy of Sciences Kids

California Academy of Sciences Kids

Family-friendly exhibits, live science programs, and child-focused activities at San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences.

WebsitePhysical place
2–18 · Paid admission89
Screenshot of Kids in Parks

Kids in Parks

Free outdoor adventures, TRACK Trail activities, e-Adventures, brochures, and nature challenges that help families explore parks together.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free89
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Wildlife Watch

Nature activities, quizzes, spotting sheets, awards, and wildlife projects that help children discover and care for animals and habitats.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free89
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Science North

Museum-backed science learning with exhibits, family science, school resources, and hands-on discovery from Science North in Northern Ontario.

WebsitePhysical place
4–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Science Friday Educational Resources

Science Friday Educational Resources

Science activities, games, experiments, and explainers from Science Friday for curious learners, families, and educators.

WebsiteYouTube channel
8–18 · Free89
Screenshot of Nature Kids

Nature Kids

Nature observation, wildlife identification guides, activity books, fun facts, and family outdoor learning from Nature Alberta for ages 4-12.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–12 · Free89
Screenshot of Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips

Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips

Free virtual field trips and DE Docs that take K-12 learners to real places and topics with educator guides and hands-on activities.

Website
8–18 · Free89
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FarmFood 360

Interactive 360-degree tours of Canadian farms and food production sites, with classroom and family-friendly agriculture learning.

Website
6–14 · Free89
Screenshot of Georgia Aquarium At-Home Learning

Georgia Aquarium At-Home Learning

Free aquarium learning with animal guides, webcams, live streams, lesson ideas, and activities for curious children and families.

Website
4–12 · Free89
Screenshot of Cincinnati Zoo Education

Cincinnati Zoo Education

Zoo education programs, family activities, camps, school programs, and conservation learning for children and educators.

Website
4–18 · Free with paid options89
Screenshot of MBARI Science at Home

MBARI Science at Home

Ocean science and deep-sea learning resources, articles, videos, and activities from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

Website
8–18 · Free89
Screenshot of New England Aquarium Educational Resources

New England Aquarium Educational Resources

Ocean activities, animal observations, conservation projects, and classroom resources from the New England Aquarium.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · Free89
Screenshot of New York Botanical Garden Children & Families

New York Botanical Garden Children & Families

Plant science, garden discovery, seasonal activities, and family learning from the New York Botanical Garden.

Website
3–14 · Free with paid options89
Screenshot of Toronto Zoo School Visits

Toronto Zoo School Visits

School visits, virtual programmes, wildlife learning, and classroom resources from the Toronto Zoo.

WebsitePhysical place
4–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Dublin Zoo Conservation Education

Dublin Zoo Conservation Education

Curriculum-linked wildlife programmes, school visits, workshops, and online activities from Dublin Zoo.

WebsitePhysical place
4–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of New York Aquarium Children and Families

New York Aquarium Children and Families

Family programmes, early childhood experiences, camps, children's activities, and wildlife learning at the New York Aquarium.

WebsitePhysical place
0–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Chicago Botanic Garden Family Activity Guide

Chicago Botanic Garden Family Activity Guide

Nature-inspired family activities for planting, science, art, wildlife observation, outdoor learning, and cooking.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free89
Screenshot of Garden Museum Families

Garden Museum Families

Nature, art, and garden activities for children and grown-ups, including trails, explorer backpacks, toddler sessions, and family workshops.

WebsitePhysical place
0–14 · Free with paid museum options89
Screenshot of Royal Alberta Museum Children's Gallery

Royal Alberta Museum Children's Gallery

A playful gallery for children six and under with objects, tools, sensory areas, digging, building, and imaginative exploration.

WebsitePhysical place
0–6 · Paid with free child admission89
Screenshot of Dallas Zoo Education Programs

Dallas Zoo Education Programs

Wildlife learning through family programs, camps, guided experiences, and age-specific activities at the Dallas Zoo.

WebsitePhysical place
0–18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Oxford University Museum of Natural History Families

Oxford University Museum of Natural History Families

Family activities, crafts, events, and child-friendly discovery at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
4–14 · Free89
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SciShow

Science explainers and curiosity-driven videos about biology, chemistry, physics, Earth, space, and everyday phenomena.

YouTube channelWebsite
10–18 · Free with paid options89
Screenshot of Brains On!

Brains On!

An expert-checked science podcast where curious kids co-host episodes answering listener questions about animals, bodies, technology, the environment, and everyday life.

WebsitePodcastYouTube channel
6–12 · Free89
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Curieux de sciences

A French science podcast for ages 7–12 from the National Museum of Natural History and Bayard Jeunesse, where children investigate questions about life, humans, and Earth with museum scientists.

WebsitePodcast
7–12 · Free89
Screenshot of Shaver’s Creek Nature Activities to Go

Shaver’s Creek Nature Activities to Go

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center offers guided nature activities for home or classroom, including amphibian life cycles, backyard birdwatching, biodiversity, watersheds, weather, and plant growth.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–15 · Free89
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Forest Kids Game

A free FAO educational video game that teaches children about forests, biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem restoration through mini-games and exploration of four forest biomes.

WebsiteiOS appAndroid app
9–14 · Free; web, App Store, and Google Play89
Screenshot of New York Botanical Garden For Families

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–12 · Admission and event access vary89
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
2–12 · Admission and event access vary89
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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.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
2–12 · Free public resources; admission and programs vary89
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–13 · Program registration and garden admission vary89
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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.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
5–13 · Free booklet; the standard badge requires a park visit89
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · NZ$100 per class89
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · $50–$150 per program89
Screenshot of Georgia Aquarium Virtual Field Trips

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Paid booking; current rates require request89
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Pecker & Jay Nature Games

Read-aloud nature games and stories for young children about animals, weather, seasons, maps, rivers, and the world around home.

Website
2–6 · Free89
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NASA Mission: Biomes

An interactive NASA Earth-science mission where children investigate climate, plants, animals, and world biomes, then complete graph-matching and plant-placement challenges.

Website
8–13 · Free89
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NASA Earth Observatory for Kids

A NASA digital magazine collection for young learners aged 9–14, combining Earth-observation stories with downloadable hands-on activities about satellites, climate, land, water, and weather.

Website
9–14 · Free89
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Botanic Gardens of Sydney Teacher Resources

Botanic Gardens of Sydney provides free curriculum-expert activity plans, videos, images, and virtual excursions for primary and secondary learners exploring the natural world.

Website
5–18 · Free website resources89
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NOAA Ocean Exploration Educator Resources

NOAA Ocean Exploration’s educator hub provides ocean-literacy themes, classroom materials, lesson plans, fact sheets, expedition content, multimedia, and professional-learning links.

Website
School-age learners and educators · Free89
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US EPA Homework Resources about Environmental Issues

EPA’s homework hub organizes student-friendly help across air, climate, ecosystems, energy, health, recycling, water, and science and research topics.

Website
School-age; topic-specific · Free89
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Students and educators; activity-specific · Free activity book and linked PDFs89
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Carbon Cycle Caper

A Science Museum Group climate-science activity that helps learners investigate the carbon cycle and think about how carbon moves through Earth systems.

Website
9–14 · Free89
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RHS National Education Nature Park

The Royal Horticultural Society’s National Education Nature Park hub supports nurseries, schools, and colleges with practical biodiversity and outdoor-learning resources connected to the UK Education Nature Park.

Website
3–18 · Free89
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Wildlife Watch Activities

Wildlife Watch’s activities library provides nature crafts, wildlife investigations, spotter sheets, colouring pages and outdoor projects for children.

Website
5–12 · Free public activities89
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Family Programs

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s family programs page offers free interactive, playful science and nature learning for families, including early-learning Play Date sessions, The World & Me programs, and Natural History at Home videos.

Website
0–18 · Free public programs and videos89
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Warmnest

Warmnest is a children’s audio library with short stories, narrated learning series, and simple games led by animal characters. The official page describes a small, curated catalog for ages 2–8.

Website
2–8 · Free; official page states no ads89
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Kids Doing Science

Science games, at-home experiments, videos, and research explanations from New York University researchers.

Website
4–10 · Free88
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Early Science Matters

Free hands-on science activities, lesson plans, videos, and expert guidance for children from birth through age five.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–5 · Free88
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Florida Museum Kids

Science, animals, nature walks, family programs, and exploration ideas from the Florida Museum of Natural History.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–12 · Free88
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Natural Inquirer

USDA Forest Service science readers, activity books, lesson material, and virtual learning adventures for PreK through grade 12.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadable
4–18 · Free88
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Year in Nature

Free nature-based learning activities, guides, seasonal projects, and family resources that help children build a lasting connection with the outdoors.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–12 · Free88
Screenshot of Waikiki Aquarium Virtual Experiences

Waikiki Aquarium Virtual Experiences

Free marine science videos, webcams, virtual lectures, ocean spotlights, drawing lessons, and classroom resources from Waikiki Aquarium.

Website
4–14 · Free88
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Living Oceans Foundation Education

Ocean science, conservation, marine life, and classroom resources from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–18 · Free88
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National Marine Aquarium Virtual Learning Experiences

Curriculum-linked virtual aquarium tours with live questions, marine science stories, and follow-up activities.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · Paid with free information88
Screenshot of Topeka Zoo Education Resources

Topeka Zoo Education Resources

Zoo learning videos, worksheets, crafts, scavenger hunts, and coding puzzles for children and families.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
5–14 · Free with paid place visit88
Screenshot of Brookfield Zoo Chicago for Families

Brookfield Zoo Chicago for Families

Family learning programs, wildlife discovery, nature play, zoo camps, and educational experiences for all ages.

Website
3–16 · Paid with free options88
Screenshot of Nova Scotia Museum Wee Wild Ones

Nova Scotia Museum Wee Wild Ones

Nature play for children under five with stories, puppet shows, real specimens, building, and caregiver-supported discovery.

WebsitePhysical place
0–5 · Paid with museum admission88
Screenshot of Canadian Museum of Nature Education Resources

Canadian Museum of Nature Education Resources

Museum-backed school programmes, gallery learning, workshops, and activity guides for science and natural-history learning.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free with paid programme options88
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Museum Wales Family Learning

Family trails, museum events, craft ideas, sensory resources, and at-home activities from the national museums of Wales.

WebsiteDownloadable
2–14 · Free with paid event options88
Screenshot of Sacramento Zoo Education

Sacramento Zoo Education

Camps, field trips, nature explorers, home-learning videos, and family programs about animals and conservation.

WebsitePhysical place
2–16 · Paid88
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Sydney Zoo Education

School, family, virtual, excursion, vacation-care, and free downloadable wildlife learning resources from Sydney Zoo.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
3–18 · Paid88
Screenshot of San Diego Botanic Garden Youth and Family Activities

San Diego Botanic Garden Youth and Family Activities

Children's gardens, nature play, seasonal family programs, exploration stations, and hands-on activities for young naturalists.

WebsitePhysical place
2–12 · Paid88
Screenshot of Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visit with Kids

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visit with Kids

A child-friendly garden guide with a Discovery Garden, wildlife habitats, field journals, and plant exploration.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
3–14 · Paid88
Screenshot of Science Friday Try This

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–16 · Free88
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–7 · Paid museum admission88
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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.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
4–14 · Paid admission88
Screenshot of National Trust Best Natural Play Areas

National Trust Best Natural Play Areas

A National Trust guide to outdoor play spaces where children can climb, swing, build dens, explore woodland, and connect with nature.

Website
3–12 · Free guide with paid options88
Screenshot of PBS KIDS Science Games

PBS KIDS Science Games

A focused PBS KIDS collection of science games about weather, nature, habitats, engineering, sound, space, and environmental problem-solving.

Website
3–9 · Free88
Screenshot of Australian Museum Activities for Kids at Home

Australian Museum Activities for Kids at Home

The Australian Museum’s family activity hub brings together science, nature, culture, experiments, crafts, videos, factsheets, and app-linked activities for curious kids.

WebsitePhysical place
3–14 · Free with paid options88
Screenshot of WonderLab Learning Resources

WonderLab Learning Resources

National Geographic’s WonderLab collection gives educators and older children activities, videos, and observation-based learning tools inspired by Explorer and photographer Anand Varma.

Website
9–18 · Free88
Screenshot of 10+ Things to Do with NASA at Home

10+ Things to Do with NASA at Home

NASA Science’s family article curates at-home rockets, moon-phase activities, videos, space exploration, citizen science, podcasts, ebooks, and hands-on STEM projects.

WebsiteYouTube channel
6–18 · Free88
Screenshot of Kahaku Children’s Education

Kahaku Children’s Education

The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo’s children’s education hub, with family exploration programs, at-home observation and craft activities, VR, worksheets, and digital science content.

WebsiteYouTube channel
3–12 · Free online with paid museum options88
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Project Learning Tree: Walking in the Forest

Project Learning Tree’s Walking in the Forest collection gives families and educators easy nature activities about trees, seeds, ecosystems, forests, and seasonal observation, including a tree-identification app activity.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–16 · Free88
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Little Wonders Online

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s youth and family programs page links to Little Wonders Online, science and culture adventures for preschoolers and their adults, plus broader family museum learning.

WebsiteYouTube channelPhysical place
0–6 · Free88
Screenshot of Canadian Museum of Nature Learn and Explore

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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube
5–16 · Free online resources; museum programmes vary88
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KidWings

A science-for-children site about owls and wildlife with free games, short films, and printable activities for K–12 learners.

Website
5–18 · Free; no sign-up88
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NASA at Home Activities

NASA’s at-home activities page collects space and Earth-science activities, projects, videos, and family learning ideas that can be explored outside a classroom.

Website
5–18 · Free88
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NASA Games and Interactives

NASA’s official games and interactives page gathers explorations, visualizations, stories, quizzes, simulations, and space and Earth-science activities for curious learners.

Website
7–16 · Free88
Screenshot of John Muir National Historic Site Kids Activities

John Muir National Historic Site Kids Activities

A National Park Service collection of nature scavenger hunts, journaling, tree identification, nature art, and conservation activities inspired by John Muir.

Website
5–14 · Free88
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Kids Environment Kids Health

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ kid-focused hub combines environmental-health science, games, stories, and activities for curious learners.

Website
6–14 · Free88
Screenshot of Maine Nature-Based Educational Activities

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–15 · Free88
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
6–11 · Free digital PDF88
Screenshot of University of Alaska Museum Family Programs

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.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
3–12 · Free online activities; in-person admission may apply88
Screenshot of Philadelphia Zoo to You

Philadelphia Zoo to You

Philadelphia Zoo’s virtual learning gateway offers wildlife discovery and curriculum-focused materials built around student-led environmental topics.

WebsiteDownloadable
6–18 · Free88
Screenshot of Omaha Zoo Virtual Learning

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · $125–$160 per session88
Screenshot of Aquarium of the Bay K–12 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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free self-guided options; paid programs vary88
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NASA Camp Landsat

A NASA collection of videos, interactives, games, and printable activities showing how Landsat satellite data help people understand and protect Earth.

Website
8–14 · Free88
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AstroKids

AstroKids is an interactive astronomy website with a true-scale space explorer, short games, printable activities, sky guides, and stories that encourage children to continue observing outdoors.

Website
6–14 · Free88
Screenshot of Denver Botanic Gardens Children & Family Programs

Denver Botanic Gardens Children & Family Programs

Denver Botanic Gardens’ children and family programs include year-round camps, explorations, games, mindfulness, and plant-based activities, plus resources for families to extend learning at home.

Website
3–12 · Programs and admission have separate prices88
Screenshot of Trout Lake Nature Sprouts

Trout Lake Nature Sprouts

A recurring nature program for preschoolers that helps young children connect with seasonal outdoor environments through guided activities and exploration.

WebsitePhysical place
2–5 · $5 per vehicle; free for members88
Screenshot of Johnson Nature Center TreeSchool

Johnson Nature Center TreeSchool

A nature-centre learning programme using forests, wetlands, wildlife, and seasonal outdoor exploration to build children’s understanding of the natural world.

WebsitePhysical place
3–12 · Paid programme; availability varies by season88
Screenshot of Constant Wonder KIDS

Constant Wonder KIDS

BYUradio’s children’s podcast turns nature, animals, earth science, archaeology, and exploration into short, family-friendly audio adventures with fresh episodes and companion printables.

WebsitePodcastApple Podcasts
6–12 · Free with provider/player terms88
Screenshot of Fort Wayne Zoo Kids for Nature Summer Camp 2026

Fort Wayne Zoo Kids for Nature Summer Camp 2026

Fort Wayne Zoo’s Kids for Nature Summer Camp gives children from pre-K through grade 6 week-long outdoor learning experiences with animals, zoo keepers, sensory exploration, nature activities, and age-banded themes.

WebsitePhysical place
4+ through grade 6 · $150 per listed half-day session; scholarships available88
Screenshot of US EPA Community Service Environmental Projects

US EPA Community Service Environmental Projects

EPA’s community-service collection gives students and educators ideas for watershed protection, waste reduction, recycling, composting, water monitoring, and environmental service learning.

Website
School-age; project-specific · Free88
Screenshot of US EPA Science Fair Environmental Projects

US EPA Science Fair Environmental Projects

EPA’s science-fair page offers environmental project ideas about surface-water quality, waste reduction, reuse, and recycling for students and teachers.

Website
Grades 6–8 emphasis; project-specific · Free88
Screenshot of GAMeC The Museum Is Present 2026

GAMeC The Museum Is Present 2026

GAMeC and Accademia Carrara’s 2026 summer camp gives children ages 6–11 interdisciplinary art, photography, creative-tech, city nature and museum workshop experiences.

Website
6–11 · Paid weekly camp; €130–€190 fee variants listed88
Screenshot of EarthX K–12 Environmental Education Curriculum

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
K–12 · Free worldwide access88
Screenshot of COSI: Center of Science and Industry

COSI: Center of Science and Industry

COSI is a science center with hands-on exhibits, family learning, educator programs, and science experiences designed to make discovery active and approachable.

Website
3–18; program-specific · Paid visit; online information is free88
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RHS Build a Mini Wormery

RHS Build a Mini Wormery is a free classroom activity with learning objectives, equipment, and step-by-step instructions for observing decomposition, soil life, composting, and sustainability.

Website
7–11 · Free88
Screenshot of Creative Science for Kids Podcast

Creative Science for Kids Podcast

Creative Science for Kids is an Australian science podcast for children ages 8–12 and their adults, pairing science facts, discoveries, scientist interviews, and hands-on activities with a teacher worksheet.

WebsitePodcast
8–12 · Free podcast; optional support88
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Science Learning Hub Topic Library

The University of Waikato’s Science Learning Hub topic library organizes science learning content across topics such as astronomy, animals, ecology, engineering, climate and citizen science.

Website
5–18 · Free public library88
Screenshot of Earth Rangers Conservation Learning for Kids

Earth Rangers Conservation Learning for Kids

Earth Rangers is a conservation charity for children with free membership, interactive missions, animal-saving actions, a podcast, an app and educator pathways.

WebsitePodcast
6–12 · Free membership and public activities; optional purchases/donations88
Screenshot of Met Office Learning for Children and Young People

Met Office Learning for Children and Young People

The Met Office’s official learning page connects children and young people with curriculum-linked weather and climate learning resources and public education materials.

Website
5–16 · Free public resources88
Screenshot of NOAA Ocean Service Education

NOAA Ocean Service Education

Ocean, coastal, mapping, and marine science activities and background resources.

Website
8–18 · Free87
Screenshot of Bird Academy

Bird Academy

Cornell Lab bird courses, sound identification, games, and field-learning resources for curious young naturalists and families.

Website
7–18 · Free with paid options87
Screenshot of National Trust Family Days Out

National Trust Family Days Out

Family walks, play areas, wildlife, historic places, trails, and rainy-day activities across National Trust sites in the North East of England.

Website
3–14 · Free with paid options87
Screenshot of Denver Botanic Gardens Online Learning

Denver Botanic Gardens Online Learning

Online activities, family learning ideas, plant science, nature projects, and educational resources from Denver Botanic Gardens.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free with paid options87
Screenshot of Zoo Idaho Education Programs

Zoo Idaho Education Programs

Wildlife learning through exhibits, keeper chats, live feedings, story time, discovery stations, field trips, and family programmes.

WebsitePhysical place
3–14 · Paid with free admission under age 387
Screenshot of Ranger Rick Kids Nature

Ranger Rick Kids Nature

Wildlife magazines, nature stories, animal facts, games, and family activities that help children explore the natural world.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free with paid options87
Screenshot of Atlanta Botanical Garden Playtime

Atlanta Botanical Garden Playtime

Hands-on nature play, sensory stations, stories, music, and family activities in the Children's Garden.

WebsitePhysical place
0–5 · Paid87
Screenshot of Auckland Botanic Gardens Kids Discovery Activities

Auckland Botanic Gardens Kids Discovery Activities

Self-guided activity sheets, scavenger hunts, children's garden exploration, and nature discovery for families.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
3–12 · Free87
Screenshot of National Trust Family-Friendly Walks

National Trust Family-Friendly Walks

A National Trust guide to family-friendly trails, natural play, wildlife spotting, den building, and pushchair-accessible outdoor exploration.

Website
3–12 · Free guide with paid options87
Screenshot of National Trust Family-Friendly Gardens

National Trust Family-Friendly Gardens

A National Trust guide to gardens and parks with natural play, wildlife, buggy-friendly paths, mazes, trails, and family discovery.

Website
3–12 · Free guide with paid options87
Screenshot of Exploratorium DNA Files Workshops

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–14 · Free87
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Süßes oder Saurier

The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin’s German children’s podcast explores animals, nature, fossils, and questions about the living world through museum storytelling.

WebsitePodcast
6–12 · Free87
Screenshot of Auckland Museum — For the Kids

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.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadable
5–14 · Free87
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Sciencenter Exhibits

A science museum in Ithaca with more than 250 interactive exhibits covering weather, space, engineering, animals, oceans, physics, and hands-on early learning.

WebsitePhysical place
0–18 · Paid with free options87
Screenshot of Milwaukee Public Museum Early Learning Virtual Resources

Milwaukee Public Museum Early Learning Virtual Resources

Milwaukee Public Museum’s Early Learning collection gives PreK–K learners science, literacy, math, art, music, movement, and at-home activities organized around animals, dinosaurs, bugs, ecosystems, and neighborhoods.

WebsiteYouTube channel
3–6 · Free87
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Queensland Museum at Home

Queensland Museum’s free at-home collection includes science and nature activities, colouring, scavenger hunts, videos, and Little Learners projects.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
3–14 · Free87
Screenshot of New York State Museums Online Education Portal

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Free87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
6–12 · Free activity; attraction admission may apply87
Screenshot of Florida State Parks Junior Ranger

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
6–14 · Free programme and materials87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
6–12 · Free materials; park access varies87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
6–8 · Free guidebooks and resources87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
0–5 with adult · Free activity ideas and downloads87
Screenshot of University of Michigan Museum at Home

University of Michigan Museum at Home

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History’s Museum@Home collection offers science experiments, research projects, scientist demonstrations, space content, expert talks, and virtual exhibits.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–14 · Free87
Screenshot of Bell Museum Family Activities

Bell Museum Family Activities

The Bell Museum’s family activity collection brings together at-home experiments, story times, stargazing tips, astronomy challenges, rover activities, DNA experiments, and science videos for curious children.

WebsiteYouTube channelPhysical place
4–14 · Free87
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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.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadable
7–17 · Free online resources; some programmes require registration87
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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.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadable
5–13 · Free online resources; live classes, loan kits, and programmes vary87
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Skybrary

Skybrary by Reading Is Fundamental is an ad-free reading app for children ages 3–9 with more than 1,000 ebooks and virtual field-trip videos designed to build reading enjoyment and discovery.

Website
3–9 · Free books; subscription and school access options87
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Learn Science with NASA

NASA’s learning resources hub helps children, families, and educators explore space and Earth science through activities, stories, missions, and classroom-ready materials.

Website
5–18 · Free87
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Parks Canada Family Activities

Parks Canada’s family activities guide helps families choose hikes, playgrounds, geocaching, family-friendly tours, camping, Xplorers challenges, and Parka activities across Canadian parks and historic sites.

Website
3–12 · Free to browse; visits and activities vary by site87
Screenshot of Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–12 · Free87
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CU Museum Discovery Corner

Discovery Corner is a hands-on children’s exhibit at CU Museum where young visitors can investigate fossils, Colorado animals, bones, artifacts, puzzles, puppets, and books.

WebsitePhysical place
3–10 · Included with museum visit; visit terms vary87
Screenshot of Johnson Museum Kids Make Activities

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.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
5–12 · Free public activities87
Screenshot of Philadelphia Zoo Online Activities

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Paid booking; fees vary87
Screenshot of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Online Learning

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–14 · Free self-directed resources; live programs vary87
Screenshot of Center for Aquatic Sciences Virtual Programs

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.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · Paid reservation; price varies87
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Wild Willows Classroom Kits

Free classroom kits built around the Wild Willows game, including an ecosystems and habitat science kit and an introductory APIs and web-development coding kit.

Website
10–18 · Free classroom kits87
Screenshot of Bell Museum Science & Nature Activity Kit 2026

Bell Museum Science & Nature Activity Kit 2026

Bell Museum’s 2026 Science & Nature Activity Kit offers four family activities: Rainfall Recorder, Habitat Helper, 13 Moons, and Mammal Mysteries, supported by a museum learning page and video links.

Website
5–12 · Access and price not stated on the reviewed page87
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Children, teens, early literacy and families; activity-specific · Paid resource guide; some state-library partners distribute it directly87
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Outdoor Classroom Day

Learning through Landscapes’ official campaign page supports a global movement for outdoor learning and play, with campaign dates and practical ways for families, schools, and educators to participate.

Website
Children, families, and educators · Free public campaign information; local participation varies87
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Open OutDoors for Kids 2026–27

The National Park Foundation’s 2026–27 Open OutDoors for Kids program supports field trips, classroom engagements, virtual learning, and park-partner experiences for students across more than 90 national parks.

Website
School-age students and families · Program-supported access varies by grantee87
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Climate Action Heroes Exhibit

National Children’s Museum’s Climate Action Heroes exhibit page presents a family-facing climate-learning experience focused on practical action, exploration, and environmental understanding.

Website
Children and families · Exhibit availability and visit terms vary87
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Montshire Museum of Science Online Resources

Montshire Museum of Science’s online-resources page gathers family science activities, experiments, and ways to explore science at home.

Website
4–14; activity-specific · Free public resources; museum visit is paid87
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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.

WebsitePodcastDownloadable
6–14 · Free episode and learning guide87
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National Geographic Explorer Mindset

National Geographic’s Explorer Mindset introduces exploration attitudes, skills and knowledge through educator-facing learning frameworks, explorer profiles and downloadable English and Spanish resources.

Website
8–18 · Free public resource87
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NASA Experiments in Space

NASA Experiments in Space is a NASA Science kids hub that introduces space experiments and points families toward Space Place, StarChild, Camp Landsat, EO Kids, and Mission: Biomes.

Website
Children; exact range not stated · Free public NASA resource87
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National Park Service Kids

A gateway to Junior Ranger badges, citizen science, camps, service projects, and outdoor learning across U.S. national parks.

WebsiteDownloadableAndroid app
5–13 · Free with paid options86
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Animal Fact Guide

A colorful animal reference with species facts, quizzes, wildlife articles, and age-friendly nature learning.

Website
5–12 · Free86
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Willow Brain

Free interactive learning adventures for curious children across science, nature, geography, history, math, and logic.

Website
6–14 · Free86
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Weather Education

Free weather experiments, curriculum, and science learning activities from the National Weather Museum.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
4–18 · Free86
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Weather Wiz Kids

Meteorologist Crystal Wicker explains weather, natural disasters, experiments, and climate topics in a child-friendly science resource.

Website
7–14 · Free86
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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

A science podcast where real scientists explore big questions through story-driven episodes for kids and families, with English and Spanish options.

WebsitePodcast
6–14 · Free86
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ESA Space for Kids

The European Space Agency’s kid-focused learning library with articles, lessons, games, and stories about space, Earth, astronauts, and technology.

Website
6–14 · Free86
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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.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTube channel
5–12 · Free86
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Massachusetts Online Ocean Education Resources

Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management’s student resource guide links ocean science activities, stories, games, quizzes, virtual exploration, and coastal learning for younger and older learners.

Website
6–18 · Free86
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NC Culture Kids Videos

North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources produces a children-and-family YouTube collection about state parks, wetlands, wildflowers, wildlife, ecosystems, museums, and natural history.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–14 · Free86
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South Australian Museum Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre is a hands-on museum learning space where families can explore fossils, specimens, microscopes, and science activities.

WebsiteYouTube channelPhysical place
3–18 · Free entry86
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California State Parks Junior Ranger Program

California State Parks’ Junior Ranger page connects ages 7–12 with staff-led and self-guided programmes, nature and history activities, adventure guides, and badge/logbook rewards.

WebsiteYouTube channel
7–12 · Free; availability varies by park86
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Space Universe Games

A free collection of mobile-friendly browser games that teach real space science, including planet order and solar-system concepts.

Website
6–12 · Free; no signup or ads86
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Parks Canada Xplorers

A Parks Canada family discovery programme where children complete challenges at participating destinations, learn about each place, and receive a collectible reward and recognition.

Website
6–12 · Programme access varies by participating location; park admission may apply86
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Taking Kids Outdoors

A Texas Parks & Wildlife family guide with native plants and trees resources, outdoor safety, wildlife learning, and practical ideas for nature walks with children.

Website
5–14 · Free86
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Everyday Nature Play

North Carolina’s official nature-play collection offers simple outdoor activities for children and families across seasons, encouraging observation, movement, and open-ended play.

Website
3–12 · Free86
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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.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadable
0–12 · Paid garden admission; family guidance free86
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Honolulu Zoo Education

Honolulu Zoo’s education hub brings together Zoo to You, virtual tours, conservation learning, preschool experiences, and other wildlife programs.

WebsiteDownloadable
3–14 · Free to explore; program booking varies86
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
7–13 · Free86
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–18 · $50 per program86
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SEA LIFE Sydney Virtual Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney’s virtual aquarium hub combines keeper streams, activity sheets, craft activities, downloadables, and family wildlife challenges.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Free online activities86
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KidSpark Science & Nature Games

Free science and nature games for children covering plants, the human body, Earth science, geography, animals, and states of matter.

Website
4–10 · Free86
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Arludo

A free STEM platform where children ages 8–12 explore science through learning islands, experiments, games, challenges, scientist stories, and career pathways.

Website
8–12 · Free core access; optional school pricing86
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Nature Explore Free Offerings and Resources

Nature Explore’s official free-resources page gathers free family and educator offerings, outdoor classroom resources, events, and practical nature-learning tools.

Website
Early childhood, children, families, and educators · Free public resources; linked offerings vary86
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
Young children, families, and educators · Free public toolkit and downloads86
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Rainforest Alliance Kids & Teens

Rainforest Alliance Kids & Teens provides free environmental education resources for ages 5–18, including downloadable lesson plans with videos, quizzes, worksheets, and links to math, art, and sustainability topics.

Website
5–18 · Free86
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Tumble Podcast Research & OCEAN Kids

Tumble’s official research hub explains how teachers use science podcasts and presents the free OCEAN Kids audio-and-citizen-science course for elementary learners, supported by research partners.

WebsitePodcast
7–12 · Free public resources; podcast access varies86
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Tinkercast Science Podcast for Kids

Tinkercast’s official science podcast hub brings together curious-question audio shows and kid-friendly science storytelling, including Wow in the World and related family listening from the Tinkercast network.

WebsitePodcast
5–12 · Free podcast episodes; optional account or membership86
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Conservation Foundation Youth

The Conservation Foundation youth page brings together outdoor learning, school, scout, summer, and family activities focused on local nature and conservation.

Website
5–18 · Program access varies86
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Wild Critters USA

Wild Critters USA is a family wildlife podcast series from PBS Nature, Orbit, and the National Wildlife Federation that follows children’s questions into America’s animals and habitats.

WebsitePodcast
3–11 · Free public family podcast series86
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Imagine This with Niraj Lal

Imagine This with Niraj Lal is an ABC Kids listen science podcast that turns children’s questions into conversations with scientists and other experts.

WebsitePodcast
4+ · Free ABC Kids listen podcast86
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Ocean School

Immersive videos and learning journeys that connect children with ocean science and stewardship.

Website
8–16 · Free85
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Physics Girl

Physics experiments, demonstrations, puzzles, and space videos hosted by science communicator Dianna Cowern.

WebsiteYouTube channel
11–18 · Free with ads85
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Science Channel

Official Science Channel videos covering space, technology, nature, engineering, history, and scientific discoveries.

YouTube channelWebsite
9–18 · Free with paid options85
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The Backyard Naturalist

Free nature-learning activities from New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, including birding, nature art, outdoor skills, species identification, and scavenger hunts.

Website
5–14 · Free85
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Forest Kids

An FAO educational game about forests, biodiversity, climate, and restoration, with mini-games that take children on an expedition through different forest biomes.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS app
9–14 · Free85
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Science.gc.ca Activity Books

The Government of Canada’s Science.gc.ca Activity Books collection offers free science games, experiments, and activities assembled from Canadian departments and agencies for different age groups and skill levels.

Website
6–14 · Free85
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Science World Classroom Activities

Science World’s official educator hub with classroom activities, coding and engineering ideas, biology and sustainability activities, professional development, and school outreach programs.

Website
5–16 · Free activity ideas; field trips, workshops, and programs may be paid85
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Parks Canada Parka Activities

Parka is Parks Canada’s beaver mascot and guide for young children, with family activities, songs, and prompts to explore Canada’s national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

Website
3–6 · Free to browse; visits and optional merchandise vary85
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Nova Scotia Nature Learning & Play Space

A government nature-learning and play resource that encourages children and families to explore outdoor environments through play, observation, and hands-on discovery.

Website
3–12 · Free85
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–18 · Paid booking; price not published85
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WonderSphere

A free multilingual interactive 3D map for children covering the solar system, Earth, Moon, animals, plants, natural phenomena, mini-games, and a knowledge corner.

Website
6–14 · Free85
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Thought Zoo

A voice-friendly animal deduction game for ages 6–12 that builds questioning, habitat knowledge, and spoken English or Croatian practice.

Website
6–12 · Free starter world; optional paid adventures85
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Friends of the Earth Nature Activities for Kids

Friends of the Earth offers free printable nature and eco activities for children, including wildlife observation, nature crafts, tree activities and planet-friendly projects.

Website
4–12 · Free public activities85
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Wild at Home

Wild at Home is a nature podcast from NHPR and the Harris Center that turns children’s questions into short natural-history adventures with experts, jokes, and outdoor activities.

WebsitePodcast
5–12 · Free public podcast85
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San Diego Zoo Kids

Animal facts, videos, games, and conservation stories from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

Website
4–12 · Free with paid options84
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Science Kids

Fun science facts, experiments, projects, games, videos, and quizzes for elementary and middle-grade learners.

Website
6–14 · Free84
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Earth.Org Kids

Environmental news and stories that help children explore endangered animals, climate, sustainability, and the natural world.

Website
8–15 · Free84
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Switch Zoo

Animal games, habitat activities, animal profiles, music, and teacher resources for exploring animals and ecosystems.

WebsiteAndroid app
6–12 · Free84
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Western Australian Museum Kids

Museum activities, quizzes, videos, activity sheets, and discovery-centre ideas for children exploring Western Australia’s collections.

Website
5–14 · Free84
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Imagine This

An ABC Kids listen science podcast that turns children’s questions about animals, nature, bodies, and everyday phenomena into imaginative investigations with scientists.

WebsitePodcast
4+ · Free84
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Wild & Kind Kids

A screen-free nature podcast with animal facts, original stories, movement prompts, riddles, and simple missions that help children care for the planet.

WebsitePodcast
3–10 · Free with optional paid resources84
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What If Kids

What If Kids is a curriculum-based science program for grades 1–4, using animated episodes, real-world science questions, and simple activities children can try at home.

Website
6–10 · Free examples; course access varies84
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Science Everywhere

New York State Education Department’s Science Everywhere initiative supports inquiry-based preschool science explorations and adaptable activities for kindergarten through grade 2.

Website
3–8 · Free84
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ClearWater Kids

ClearWater Kids is an interactive nature-learning website from the Ontario Water Centre with games, videos, trading cards, experiments, challenges, curriculum-linked resources, and prompts to explore the outdoors.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–12 · Free; registration available for expanded features84
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The Bedtime Scientist

A calm free bedtime podcast that tells real science softly, with layered explanations intended to work for young children and older listeners.

WebsitePodcast
4–12 · Free podcast84
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WonderWise

A science podcast for ages 4–7 that answers big questions through narration and original songs about volcanoes, weather, space, nature, and the body.

WebsitePodcastApple Podcasts
4–7 · Free podcast84
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
4–14 · Paid programs; booking required84
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Kidamame Discovery

A calm, illustrated nature and science discovery app for ages 4–10, designed around child-led exploration, Montessori-inspired interactions, and “Did You Know?” cards.

Website
4–10 · Free start; optional one-time purchase84
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Museum of Solutions

Mumbai’s Museum of Solutions is a large hands-on learning space where children explore STEAM, sustainability, design, systems thinking, and real-world challenges through exhibits and programmes.

Website
2–17 · Paid venue; current tickets vary84
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City of Aurora Nature Programs

City naturalists lead nature education for all ages covering local wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy, and local history through municipal programs and classes.

Website
All ages · Free and paid municipal programs vary84
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Children & Nature Network OutGrown Nature Resources

The Children & Nature Network connects families, schools and communities with nature-connection resources, including the OutGrown toolkit for outdoor family activities and inspiration.

Website
2–12 · Free public network/resources84
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SuperPod Kids

SuperPod Kids is an ocean adventure podcast about a young orca and her pod, combining calm imaginative stories with friendship, feelings, nature, and parent/teacher activity resources.

WebsitePodcast
2–8 · Free podcast; companion activity book offered84
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Kids World Travel Guide

A country-by-country travel and geography guide written for children, with facts about places, cultures, landmarks, animals, food, and maps.

Website
8–15 · Free82
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Sleep Tight Science

A gentle science podcast for curious children that answers listener questions about the natural world in short, bedtime-friendly episodes.

WebsitePodcast
5–12 · Free with paid options82
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Quick Slick Stories

Short read-aloud and video stories that turn science, nature, space, and everyday questions into memorable adventures for young children.

Website
3–9 · Free82
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PBS Science U

PBS Science U is a youth science-literacy program from WPSU and Penn State that aims to educate and inspire young people through scientific knowledge and critical thinking.

Website
8–18 · Free82
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Not Just Because

Short family podcast episodes for curious kids, with science, nature, dinosaurs, vehicles, oceans, space, and other big-question topics.

WebsitePodcast
5–12 · Free podcast82
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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.

WebsiteDownloadable
5–12 · Free public project resources82
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Froebel Trust: Children and Nature

The Froebel Trust’s Children and Nature resource page brings together a podcast episode, an outdoor-learning film, and a presentation about children’s connections with nature and outdoor play.

WebsitePodcast
3–8 · Free public resources82
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Nature and Science 4 Kids

Nature and Science 4 Kids is an active children’s podcast with short stories and facts about animals, ecosystems, and science for family listening.

WebsitePodcast
Kids of all ages; exact range not stated · Free public podcast82
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RTÉ Kids Nature / Ecolution

RTÉ Kids Nature is an official nature-media hub featuring Ecolution podcast episodes about outdoor life, biodiversity, climate, and nature restoration for children and families.

WebsitePodcast
Children and families; exact range not stated · Free public content82
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Earth Rangers

A conservation-focused app with animal missions, games, facts, and ways for children to take action.

Website
7–12 · Free with paid options81
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Science4Us

An elementary science curriculum and activity platform with lessons, investigations, resources, and teacher support for young learners.

Website
4–9 · Free with paid options80
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AmblesideOnline

A free homeschool curriculum and resource guide organized by year, subject, books, and Charlotte Mason-inspired learning plans.

Website
6–18 · Free80
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