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Maker & DIY YouTube channels
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Explore 12 trusted maker & diy youtube channels selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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89/100 · ages 10–18

The Royal Institution YouTube

The Royal Institution publishes science demonstrations, short films, lectures, and explanations from scientists and writers.

YouTube channelWebsiteExperimentsLectures
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KidsCanCode

Python, game-development, and creative coding lessons for children and teens, with beginner pathways and classroom programs.

WebsiteYouTube channelCreative codingGame development
8–16 · Free87
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Art For Kids Hub

A family-made library of step-by-step drawing lessons, painting projects, origami, crafts, and art videos for children.

WebsiteYouTube channelAndroid appCraftsDrawing
4–14 · Free with paid options86
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MinuteFood

Short food-science videos explaining cooking, ingredients, nutrition, taste, and the science of what people eat and drink.

YouTube channelCookingEveryday science
9–16 · Free with paid options86
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Periodic Videos

Chemistry demonstrations and element-by-element explorations from the University of Nottingham’s official chemistry channel.

YouTube channelChemistryElements
11–18 · Free89
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Reactions

American Chemical Society and PBS science videos connecting chemistry to food, materials, medicine, technology, and everyday life.

YouTube channelChemistryExperiments
12–18 · Free87
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TheDadLab

Family science experiments, art, and interactive activities that children can try at home with an adult.

YouTube channelExperimentsFamily activities
5–12 · Free with paid options87
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Mark Rober

Engineering builds, science demonstrations, problem-solving, and curiosity-driven experiments from former NASA engineer Mark Rober.

YouTube channelWebsiteDesign challengesEngineering
9–16 · Free with paid options87
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The Action Lab

Hands-on demonstrations and experiments exploring materials, physics, chemistry, light, motion, and surprising everyday science.

YouTube channelChemistryExperiments
9–16 · Free with paid options86
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Sick Science!

Hands-on science experiments and STEM ideas from Steve Spangler for families, educators, and science enthusiasts.

YouTube channelWebsiteChemistryExperiments
7–16 · Free with paid options91
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Science Max

Big, energetic science experiments and explanations from the official Scholastic Science Max channel.

YouTube channelEngineeringExperiments
6–14 · Free88
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The Engineering Family

Family-friendly engineering and science videos with experiments, builds, challenges, and explanations for curious children.

YouTube channelBuildingEngineering
5–12 · Free with paid options84
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