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NASA Space Place
Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.
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National Geographic Education
Free maps, videos, interactives, events, and classroom resources that help learners explore geography, science, and the world.
OLogy
A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.
Nature Lab
Nature learning lessons, family guides, virtual field trips, and conservation activities from The Nature Conservancy.
NOAA Ocean Service for Students
Free ocean science tutorials about corals, tides, currents, coastal pollution, estuaries, and navigation from NOAA.
RSPB Wild Challenge for Families
Free family nature activities that build observation, wildlife-care, and outdoor science skills through awards and challenges.
Science.gc.ca Educational Resources
Free science activities, experiments, videos, lesson plans, and activity books for children and teens from the Government of Canada.
Australian Museum Kids
Free kids activities, science programs, exhibitions, and family learning from the Australian Museum in Sydney.
CU Museum Family Activities
Free science, nature, art, and family activities from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.
EIA Energy Kids
Kid-friendly explanations, games, activities, and teacher materials about energy, sources, history, and saving energy.
EPA Students
Free K–12 environmental homework help, games, quizzes, videos, lesson plans, and project ideas from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Exploratorium
Museum-backed science learning with hands-on activities, Science Snacks, tinkering projects, videos, and teaching tools.
Field Museum Visiting with Kids
Family museum visits, adventure guides, and hands-on natural history experiences at Chicago’s Field Museum.
Leap into Science
Open-ended science activities paired with children’s books for young learners and families from The Franklin Institute.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables
Ocean-themed crafts, coloring pages, stencils, drawing activities, and printable learning projects for children.
Natural History Museum London Family Activities
Family activities, dinosaur discoveries, nature learning, and hands-on science ideas from London’s Natural History Museum.
Science Learning Hub
New Zealand science learning resources with articles, activities, videos, experiments, and teacher support for school-age learners.
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.
Audubon for Kids
Bird and nature activities, games, coloring pages, and family learning ideas from the National Audubon Society.
Eden Project Learning
Nature, climate, sustainability, and outdoor learning resources for children, families, and educators.
Kids in Parks
Free outdoor adventures, TRACK Trail activities, e-Adventures, brochures, and nature challenges that help families explore parks together.
Natural History Museum LA Family Activities
Family crafts, games, stories, and nature learning from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Wildlife Watch
Nature activities, quizzes, spotting sheets, awards, and wildlife projects that help children discover and care for animals and habitats.
Early Science Matters
Free hands-on science activities, lesson plans, videos, and expert guidance for children from birth through age five.
Florida Museum Kids
Science, animals, nature walks, family programs, and exploration ideas from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
National Park Service Kids
A gateway to Junior Ranger badges, citizen science, camps, service projects, and outdoor learning across U.S. national parks.
Weather Education
Free weather experiments, curriculum, and science learning activities from the National Weather Museum.
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