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Screenshot of OLogy
92/100 · ages 5-14

OLogy

A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.

WebsiteDownloadableAnimalsAstronomy
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BBC Bitesize

Teacher- and subject-expert learning support covering school subjects, revision, homework, and wellbeing.

WebsiteYouTube channelClimateGeography
3–16+ · Free91
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Library of Congress Kids

Children’s books, author talks, writing inspiration, classic stories, and literacy activities from the Library of Congress.

WebsiteDownloadableClassic booksLiteracy
6–14 · Free91
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National Gallery of Art Educational Resources

Free art activities, collection exploration, lesson ideas, and family learning resources from the National Gallery of Art.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMaking
4-18 · Free91
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Smithsonian Kids

Museum-backed art, history, science, nature, and space activities, games, interactives, and family guides.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableAnimalsArt
6–14 · Free91
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Carnegie Hall Kids

Music quizzes, interactive activities, and listening adventures that introduce children to instruments, genres, and musical ideas.

WebsiteInteractive learningMusic & stories
5–12 · Free90
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National Archives DocsTeach

Primary-source history activities that help students investigate documents, photographs, maps, and other records from the past.

WebsiteDownloadableCivicsHistorical inquiry
10-18 · Free90
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National Gallery of Art Education

Art lessons, field-trip ideas, teaching resources, and guided ways for children and families to explore artworks.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMuseum learning
5–18 · Free90
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Classics for Kids

Composer stories, listening guides, music games, and classroom activities that introduce children to classical music.

WebsiteClassical musicComposers
6-14 · Free88
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MoMA Learning

Modern and contemporary art terms, artist resources, classroom tools, worksheets, and discussion prompts from the Museum of Modern Art.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyLesson plans
8–18 · Free88
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Tate Kids

Artist stories, games, quizzes, and art-making ideas for children from Tate museums.

Website
5–13 · Free87
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Teaching Kids News

Free, readable current-events articles written by professional journalists for children, families, and classrooms.

WebsiteClassroom readingCurrent events
8–14 · Free86
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TED-Ed

Animated lessons and discussion prompts across science, culture, language, history, and ideas.

Website
8–18 · Free86
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Google Arts & Culture

Online museum collections, virtual tours, cultural stories, and interactive art explorations.

WebsiteAnimalsGeography
8–18 · Free85
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DK Find Out!

Illustrated fact pages and videos covering science, animals, history, geography, and the world around us.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
6–12 · Free84
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